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Thick False Truffle

Hysterangium crassum, Hysterangiaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Rough-shelled MacadamiaMacadamia ternifolia
Nutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Pacific HysterangiumHysterangium separabile

Congeneric false truffles competing for identical ecological niches and mycorrhizal hosts

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationSoil BuildingDecompositionEcosystem Support

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Thick False Truffle grow in?

Thick False Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Thick False Truffle?

Good companions for Thick False Truffle include Rough-shelled Macadamia.

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