| Marasmius vagus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus: | Marasmius |
| Species: | M. vagus |
| Binomial name | |
| Marasmius vagus F.E.Guard, M.D.Barrett & Farid [1] | |
Marasmius vagus, the wandering creamsicle or wandering parachute, is a small bright orange gilled mushroom. Native to northern Australia, they commonly grow in lawns in Florida where the brightly colored mushrooms are found growing in clusters, arcs and rings. [2] [3] [ failed verification ]
The Greek language word marasmos means "drying out" and was applied to this genus because some members have an ability to dry out and then revive with moisture. Members of the genus produce white spores and have a central stipe (stem or stalk) that is often tough or wiry. Vagus refers to their geographical spreading as with a vagabond or vagrant. It is not believed to be toxic but there are toxic mushrooms that have a resemblance to it. [2] [2]
It is in the family Marasmiaceae. [2]