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

Coprinus sociatus

An old European inky cap from Schumacher's Danish flora, taken up by Fries; the name refers to its crowded, gregarious growth. Specimens come from Uppsala, the Netherlands, Ithaca (New York) and near Terrassa in Catalonia.

At home, aim for
Day Cool-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

Gregarious small inky caps usually grow in clusters on buried wood, debris or rich soil; the Catalan records are beside a path through pine woodland.

Lowland to about 300 m.

DenmarkSwedenNetherlandsSpainUnited States (New York)

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✓ 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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