Leucangium carthusianum
| Leucangium carthusianum | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Pezizomycetes |
| Order: | Pezizales |
| Family: | Morchellaceae |
| Genus: | Leucangium |
| Species: | L. carthusianum
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| Binomial name | |
| Leucangium carthusianum | |
| Synonyms | |
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Leucangium carthusianum | |
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 | Glebal hymenium |
 | Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable |
 | Ecology is mycorrhizal |
 | Edibility is choice |
Leucangium carthusianum is a species of ascomycete fungus. It is commonly known as the Oregon black truffle.[1] It is found in the Pacific Northwest region of North America, where it grows in an ectomycorrhizal association with Douglas-fir. It is commercially collected, usually assisted by a specially trained truffle dog.[2] Mature fruiting bodies can be dug up mostly during winter, but the season can extend from September through April.
Description
[edit]The fruit bodies grow up to 5 centimetres (2 in) across.[3] On the outside, they are dark brown and rough to smooth. They are sometimes mistaken for coal lumps. Inside, the gleba is gray to brownish and separated into pockets by veins.[1] The odor is pungent and fruity, usually resembling pineapple.[1]
Edibility
[edit]Leucangium carthusianum is a good edible mushroom.[4] It can be prepared similarly to Oregon white and European truffles; it is typically shaved raw on top of a dish to add its complex musky aroma.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. p. 299. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5.
- ^ a b Winkler, Daniel (2013). "Truffles of the Pacific Northwest". Fungi. 6 (4): 16–19.
- ^ Arora, David (1986) [1979]. Mushrooms Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide to the Fleshy Fungi (2nd ed.). Berkeley, California: Ten Speed Press. p. 854. ISBN 978-0-89815-170-1.
- ^ Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 376. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.