Leucangium carthusianum
Leucangium carthusianum is a species of ascomycete fungus. It is commonly known as 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.[1] Mature fruiting bodies can be dug up mostly during winter, but the season can extend from September through April.
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Edibility
Leucangium carthusianum is a good edible mushroom;[2] 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, dominated by a fruity, pineapple-like odor.[1]
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gollark: Is there not a lot more inter-personal than inter-gender variance in ideas?
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gollark: I mean, my A-level computer science cohort of 9 people contains exactly 0 (zero) women.
gollark: Yes. I think it's better to just ignore gender etc. where possible, and/or figure out exactly *why* there are fewer women doing things, rather than segregating later.
References
- Winkler, Daniel (2013). "Truffles of the Pacific Northwest". Fungi. 6 (4): 16–19.
- Phillips, Roger (2010). Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America. Buffalo, NY: Firefly Books. p. 376. ISBN 978-1-55407-651-2.
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