Reticulated Beard Truffle

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Boletales (Boletales)

Family

Rhizopogonaceae

Genus

Rhizopogon

Species

Rhizopogon villosulus (Reticulated Beard Truffle)

Similar Species in Rhizopogon

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Yellow Beard Truffle

Rhizopogon ochraceorubens

Not Evaluated

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Rhizopogon obtextus

Least Concern

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Yellow False Truffle

Rhizopogon luteolus

Least Concern

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Blushing Beard Truffle

Rhizopogon roseolus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reticulated Beard Truffle?

The scientific name of Reticulated Beard Truffle is Rhizopogon villosulus. It belongs to the genus Rhizopogon.

Where does Reticulated Beard Truffle live?

Reticulated Beard Truffle is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does Reticulated Beard Truffle belong to?

Reticulated Beard Truffle (Rhizopogon villosulus) belongs to the genus Rhizopogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhizopogonaceae.

What kingdom does Reticulated Beard Truffle belong to?

Reticulated Beard Truffle (Rhizopogon villosulus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Reticulated Beard Truffle?

The closest relatives of Reticulated Beard Truffle in the genus Rhizopogon include Yellow Beard Truffle, , Yellow False Truffle, Blushing Beard Truffle.