Coprinus alnicola
An inky cap described by E.B. Copeland in 1904 from the Stanford area of California, named for alder. The only GBIF record is at Stanford, matching the type area.
At home, aim for
Day
Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night
Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity
Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light
ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
Expects a seasonal rest
Where it grows wild
The epithet points to alder (Alnus) wood or debris, likely along creeks where alders grow; details from the original description were not reachable.
San Francisco Peninsula foothills, low elevation.
United States (California)
🔒 Growing it like that
The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:
✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild
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