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Headlike Cordyceps

Cordyceps capitata, Ophiocordycipitaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Desert Stalked PuffballPhellorinia herculeana
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Pine Cone FungusAuriscalpium vulgare
Pest Deterrent
Blackening WaxcapHygrocybe conica
Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Spiny PuffballLycoperdon echinatum

Different fungal lifestyles may lead to indirect competition for soil resources

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingTruffle Parasite

Medicinal Uses

Immune SupportAdaptogenRespiratory Health

Common Questions

What zones does Headlike Cordyceps grow in?

Headlike Cordyceps grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Headlike Cordyceps?

Good companions for Headlike Cordyceps include Desert Stalked Puffball, Pine Cone Fungus, Blackening Waxcap.

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