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

Lyophyllum fistulosum

A North American Lyophyllum described by Clémençon and A. H. Smith in 1983, named for its hollow stem. GBIF holds a single record, from an interior mountain site with snowy winters and hot, dry summers. Its fruiting season and substrate are not documented.

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

Genus-level inference: on soil and litter in montane conifer forest.

The single record carries no elevation; the climate suggests an interior mountain site.

United States

🔒 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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