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Twisted Deceiver

Laccaria tortilis, Hydnangiaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Marbled Pea TrufflePisolithus marmoratus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Bicolored DeceiverLaccaria bicolor

Laccaria species compete for ectomycorrhizal associations with the same tree hosts

Poison Pie MushroomHebeloma crustuliniforme

Both are ectomycorrhizal fungi competing for root colonization sites

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationsNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingTree Health Support

Edible Parts

CapsStems

Common Questions

What zones does Twisted Deceiver grow in?

Twisted Deceiver grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Twisted Deceiver?

Good companions for Twisted Deceiver include Marbled Pea Truffle.

Design guilds with Twisted Deceiver and see companion relationships visually.

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