Tuber Melanosporum. Thomp.
This is the Truffle of the Paris markets. It is richly scented, and also greatly superior in flavor to the common sorts.
Other genera and species of Fungi are considered harmless, and are occasionally used for food. Some of the edible kinds, however, in size, form, color, and organization, so closely approach certain poisonous or deleterious species, as to confuse even the most experienced student. None of the family (not excepting even the common cultivated Mushroom) should therefore be gathered for use, except by those who may possess a thorough knowledge of the various species and their properties.
CHAPTER XII.
MISCELLANEOUS VEGETABLES.
Alkekengi, or Ground Cherry. Corn. Egg-plant. Martynia. Oil Radish. Okra, or Gumbo. Pepper. Rhubarb, or Pie-plant. Sunflower. Tobacco. Tomato.