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Brazilian Pea Truffle

Pisolithus brasiliensis, Sclerodermataceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silver BluestemAndropogon saccharoides
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Bare Arbuscular Mycorrhizal FungusGlomus etunicatum
Nutrient AccumulationNitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan TruffleTuber himalayense

Different truffle species compete for host tree root associations and soil nutrients

Truncated False TruffleRhizopogon truncatus

Different ectomycorrhizal fungi compete for root colonization opportunities with host trees

Uses

Functions

DecompositionNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingMycorrhizal Symbiosis

Edible Parts

Fruiting Body

Common Questions

What zones does Brazilian Pea Truffle grow in?

Brazilian Pea Truffle grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Brazilian Pea Truffle?

Good companions for Brazilian Pea Truffle include Silver Bluestem, Bare Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus.

Design guilds with Brazilian Pea Truffle and see companion relationships visually.

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