Tuber aestivum, the summer truffle, is a species of truffle found across much of Europe, growing underground in a symbiotic relationship with the roots of certain trees, particularly oak, hazel and beech. Milder in flavor and aroma than the more prized Perigord black truffle, it is nonetheless widely harvested and used in cooking, and its season generally runs from late spring through summer, giving the species its common name.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleEaten or Drunk by People 3 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceThe flesh (gleba) of summer truffles has a paler hazel color and a less intense aroma 1 Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Summer Truffle
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1. Tuber aestivum - Wikipedia
Introduction
Tuber aestivum (summer truffle) or Tuber uncinatum (burgundy truffle) is a species of truffle found across Europe.
Physical Characteristics section
The flesh (gleba) of summer truffles has a paler hazel color and a less intense aroma
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
3. First Nature: Tuber aestivum fungus page
First NatureCulinary NotesQuote, Culinary Notes
Summer Truffles are highly-prized edible fungi, although their aroma and flavour are not generally considered to be in the same league as Piedmont White Truffle or Perigord Truffles.
4. GBIF (IUCN Red List category): GBIF IUCN Red List category for Tuber aestivum
GBIF (IUCN Red List category)GBIF taxon key 7364443, category fieldQuote, GBIF taxon key 7364443, category field
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Summer Truffle
- Wikidata Q74692, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Ascomycota, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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