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Golden Hypomyces

Hypomyces chrysospermus, Hypocreaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Beyrich ThreeawnAristida beyrichiana
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Almond MushroomAgaricus subrufescens

Golden hypomyces is parasitic on other fungi and can negatively impact mushroom cultivation

Shield PinkgillEntoloma clypeatum

Golden Hypomyces is a parasitic mold that can attack various mushroom species including gilled fungi

Weeping Milk CapLactifluus volemus

Hypomyces specifically parasitizes and inhibits Lactifluus species in warm temperate forests

Glistening InkcapCoprinus micaceus

Hypomyces species are parasitic fungi that attack and consume other mushroom species

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingFungal TransformationBiological Control

Edible Parts

Modified Host Mushroom

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Hypomyces grow in?

Golden Hypomyces grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Golden Hypomyces?

Good companions for Golden Hypomyces include Beyrich Threeawn.

Design guilds with Golden Hypomyces and see companion relationships visually.

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