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Sweet Tooth Mushroom

Hydnum repandum, Hydnaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rainbow WaxcapHygrocybe cantharellus
Beneficial Insect Habitat
Smoky LaccariaLaccaria fraterna
Nutrient Accumulation
Goliath WebcapCortinarius praestans
Nutrient Accumulation
Jelly ToothPseudohydnum gelatinosum
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Pink-tipped Coral MushroomRamaria botrytis

Both are ectomycorrhizal fungi that may compete for host tree partnerships

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingMycorrhizal Partnerships

Edible Parts

Fruiting Bodies

Common Questions

What zones does Sweet Tooth Mushroom grow in?

Sweet Tooth Mushroom grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Sweet Tooth Mushroom?

Good companions for Sweet Tooth Mushroom include Rainbow Waxcap, Smoky Laccaria, Goliath Webcap, Jelly Tooth.

Design guilds with Sweet Tooth Mushroom and see companion relationships visually.

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