Summer truffle
Tuber aestivum
EdibleMushroomTuberaceae
Safety assessment
Edible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A black, warty, underground fungus with a characteristic aroma. Rare and protected in Latvia; its sites should not be published.
Identification
- Fruit body hypogeous, with a rough, black, warty exterior.
- Interior pale with whitish marbled veins and a strong nutty aroma.
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 1
- Lithuania
- 0
- Estonia
- 1
- Global
- 1192
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.