Summer truffle
Rhizopogon aestivus
A species of Rhizopogon.
Summer truffles are a variety of fungi that establish beneficial connections with plant roots, improving the plants' ability to absorb nutrients. These small, round fruiting bodies are commonly hidden beneath the soil in wooded environments. Their life cycle is influenced by the seasonal patterns of their host plants, and their spores are spread by various creatures living in the forest.
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Attributes of Summer truffle
Height
1 - 10 cm
Cap
4 cm across; almost crustlike; blackish brown to black; covered in polygonal warts
Flesh
The inner flesh is whitish at first, becoming pinkish or pale brown
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Smell indistinctive, not strong
Body Color
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
You can find Summer truffle by these plants
Pines, Douglas firs, Firs
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Summer truffle
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Rhizopogonaceae
Genus
Rhizopogon
Toxicity and Edibility of Summer truffle
Is Summer truffle Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
