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

Coprinus sphaerophorus

An inky cap described by Carlos Spegazzini in 1926 from the La Plata area of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. The epithet ('sphere-bearing') probably refers to rounded spores or veil cells; beyond the protologue little is published. The single GBIF record sits at La Plata, 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 Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest period

Where it grows wild

Habitat was not reachable from the original description; most small La Plata Coprinus grow on rich soil, lawns and plant debris, so a litter-decomposing habit is assumed.

Rio de la Plata coastal plain, near sea level (about 30 m).

Argentina (Buenos Aires Province)

🔒 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.