Native to northern Australia, marasmius vagus is commonly found in the rainforests of the monsoon tropics. It occurs in dense vegetation, but it's also been seen in urban settings such as parks and lawns. It doesn't need much oxygen and feeds on decomposing organic matter such as leaf litter.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Marasmius vagus
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Attributes of Marasmius vagus
Cap
Rounded but point.
Gills
White
Stem
White to cream.
Flesh
Thin, white
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Orange
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On fallen leaves
Species Status
Common
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Habitat of Marasmius vagus
Shaded microsites in tropical woodland, grassland, margins of tropical rainforest.
