Leucangium carthusianum
Leucangium carthusianum (Tul. & C.Tul.) Paol.
Safety first
Many edible mushrooms have toxic lookalikes, and some of those can be fatal. Have any mushroom identified in person by a local expert before you eat it.
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Edibility
Edible (per source) Source: Wikipedia: Leucangium carthusianum
Classification from Wikipedia: Leucangium carthusianum. Sources can be wrong or incomplete, and people react differently.
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Lookalikes
No lookalikes are recorded for this species yet. That does not mean there are none. Many mushrooms look alike, so never rely on appearance alone.
Season
When this species has been recorded, by month, from open-licensed US and Canada observations. It shows when people report it, not a guarantee it is fruiting.
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View season data as a table
| Month | Records |
|---|---|
| January | 1 |
| February | 1 |
| March | 2 |
| April | 0 |
| May | 5 |
| June | 4 |
| July | 0 |
| August | 0 |
| September | 1 |
| October | 5 |
| November | 6 |
| December | 5 |
Where it is found
States and provinces with the most records. Check the foraging rules for the place you plan to visit.
- Oregon 14 records · Foraging rules
- British Columbia 4 records · Foraging rules
- Washington 3 records · Foraging rules
Identification traits
| Underside (gills, pores or teeth) | gleba |
|---|---|
| Ecology | mycorrhizal |
| Spore print color | white |
Traits vary. Use them to ask better questions of an expert, not to make a final call.
About
Leucangium carthusianum is a species of ascomycete fungus. It is commonly known as the Oregon black truffle. 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. Mature fruiting bodies can be dug up mostly during winter, but the season can extend from September through April.
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