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Fungi Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Coprinus dunarum

An inky cap named for sand dunes, described by Stoll. A 2015 DNA study cited by Wikipedia treats it as a synonym of Coprinopsis acuminata, so the name has little independent standing; there are no usable GBIF records.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

The name points to coastal sand dunes; published ecology was not reachable. Dune inky caps fruit on sand enriched with buried plant debris among dune grasses.

Coastal dunes, near sea level.

Europe (dune coasts)

🔒 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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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.