Marasmius vagus (the Wandering Creamsicle), One of Florida’s Most Common Lawn Mushrooms

Sarah Prentice and Matthew E. Smith

Release Date: 3/20/2024

DOI: 10.32473/edis-pp375-2024

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Abstract

Marasmius vagus is one of the most common lawn mushrooms in the state of Florida. The purpose of this publication is to introduce Floridians to this mushroom, provide basic information about its biology, and aid in identification. Written by Sarah Prentice and Matthew E. Smith, and published by the UF/IFAS Plant Pathology Department, February 2024.

About this Publication

This document is PP375, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.

About the Authors

Sarah Prentice, graduate student, Plant Pathology Department; and Matthew E. Smith, professor, Plant Pathology Department; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.

How to Cite

Prentice, S., & Smith, M. E. (2024). Marasmius vagus (the Wandering Creamsicle), One of Florida’s Most Common Lawn Mushrooms. EDIS, 2024(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-pp375-2024

Authors

Sarah Prentice

graduate student, UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology; and innovative media facilitator, Marston Science Library, UF George A. Smathers Libraries, Gainesville, FL

Matthew Smith

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University of Florida

professor, UF/IFAS Department of Plant Pathology, and curator, UF Fungal Herbarium (FLAS), Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL

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