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Bicolored Deceiver

Laccaria bicolor, Hydnangiaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smoky LaccariaLaccaria fraterna
Nutrient Accumulation
Indigo Milk CapLactarius indigo
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Twisted DeceiverLaccaria tortilis

Laccaria species compete for ectomycorrhizal associations with the same tree hosts

Black Sclerotial FungusCenococcum geophilum

Both form ectomycorrhizal associations and compete for root colonization sites on host trees

Uses

Functions

Nutrient CyclingSoil BuildingTree SymbiosisDecomposition

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Bicolored Deceiver grow in?

Bicolored Deceiver grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bicolored Deceiver?

Good companions for Bicolored Deceiver include Smoky Laccaria, Indigo Milk Cap.

Design guilds with Bicolored Deceiver and see companion relationships visually.

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