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

Coprinus praemagnus

A large inky cap described by W.A. Murrill in 1943 from Gainesville, Florida; the name means 'very large'. The two GBIF records are both from the Gainesville area, matching the type locality.

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

Where it grows wild

Murrill's Florida Coprinus were mostly found on rich soil, lawns and hammock humus; the exact substrate of this one was not reachable, so a soil–litter habit is assumed.

Low-lying north-central Florida, under 50 m.

United States (Florida)

🔒 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.