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Deceiver

Laccaria laccata, Hydnangiaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Springtime AmanitaAmanita velosa
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Shaggy False TruffleRhizopogon villosulus
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Bay CupPeziza badia
Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support
Greencracked BrittlegillRussula virescens
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Orange DeceiverLaccaria proxima

Closely related Laccaria species compete for the same mycorrhizal host trees and soil niches

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationNutrient ExchangeSoil Building

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Deceiver grow in?

Deceiver grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Deceiver?

Good companions for Deceiver include Springtime Amanita, Shaggy False Truffle, Bay Cup, Greencracked Brittlegill.

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