Genus

Melanogaster

Melanogaster tuberiformis. Photo: (c) Víctor Manuel Gómez Reyes, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

Melanogaster is a genus of fungus that resemble truffles, and are often mistaken for them. However, they do not have the characteristic aroma and value of truffles, although some have been used culinarily. None are known to be poisonous. The genus contains 25 species that collectively have a widespread distribution.

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