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Figure 275 and 276. P. eryngii fruiting from supplemented alder sawdust/chips.
GROWTH PARAMETERS 305
Distribution: Throughout southern Europe, North Africa, central Asia and the southern Soviet
Union.
Natural Habitat: Terrestrial, growing on the buried roots of hardwoods. This mushroom is thought
to be a facultative parasite on dying Eryngium campestre, a member of the carrot family.
Microscopic Features: Spores white, ellipsoid, 10-14 x 4-5 p. Clamp connections present. Context
monomitic.
Available Strains: Most strains originate from Europe and are available from many culture libraries.
Mycelial Characteristics: Whitish, longitudinally radial at first, sometimes rhizomorphic, soon thickening
and becoming cottony in age.
Fragrance Signature: Grain spawn and myceliated straw smells rich, sweet, and classically Oysteresque
but not anise-like.
Natural Method of Cultivation: Outdoors, on log sections turned vertically, and on stumps inoculated
with plug spawn. This species is easily grown on straw outdoors using the mound method. Some
strains are native to conifers (Abies spp.). If brought into culture, these races could help recycle conifer
stumps throughout the world.
Recommended Courses for Expansion of Mycelial Mass to Achieve Fruiting: Traditional or liquid
inoculation of grain spawn which is then broadcasted into fruiting substrates, preferably sterilized
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