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Bay Cup

Peziza badia, Pezizaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Leaf Cup FungusPeziza phyllogena
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
DeceiverLaccaria laccata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPhysical Support

Antagonistic Plants

Bear's Head ToothHericium americanum

Cup fungi and tooth fungi competing for similar wood substrate decomposition opportunities

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil Building

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Bay Cup grow in?

Bay Cup grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Bay Cup?

Good companions for Bay Cup include Leaf Cup Fungus, Deceiver.

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