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Mesenteric truffle

Tuber mesentericum

Black warty skin, often hollowed at the base; grey-brown flesh with white veins. Strong aroma, sometimes phenolic.

Other names: Bagnoli truffle · Tartufo nero ordinario · Tartufo di Bagnoli

Where does it grow?

ItalyFrance

Culinary use documented in southern Italy and north-eastern France. Its natural range extends beyond these countries.

When is it harvested?

Northern Hemisphere

Autumn – winter

  1. January : indicative season
  2. February : indicative season
  3. March : indicative season
  4. April : indicative season
  5. May : indicative season
  6. June
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September : indicative season
  10. October : indicative season
  11. November : indicative season
  12. December : indicative season

Maturity may extend into spring depending on origin; the locally permitted harvest period may be shorter.

Indicative seasons vary by region. Check permitted harvest dates in the country concerned.

Naming it correctly.

May resemble T. aestivum. Several close species, including T. suave, were long grouped under this name.

What a lot record can prove

Sources and references

Entry checked on 11 October 2026. Listed origins do not rank production volumes.

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