Macrocybe titans: The Mushroom Giant of the Western Hemisphere: PP356/PP356, 2/2020

Elena Karlsen-Ayala; Matthew E. Smith

doi:10.32473/EDIS-PP356-2020

Vol. 2020 No. 2, Historical Fact Sheets

Vol. 2020 No. 2

Macrocybe titans: The Mushroom Giant of the Western Hemisphere: PP356/PP356, 2/2020

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https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP356-2020

Published 2020-02-02

Elena Karlsen-Ayala⁺⁻
Matthew E. Smith⁺⁻

Elena Karlsen-Ayala

University of Florida

Matthew E. Smith

University of Florida

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Karlsen-Ayala, Elena, and Matthew E. Smith. 2020. “Macrocybe Titans: The Mushroom Giant of the Western Hemisphere: PP356 PP356, 2 2020”. EDIS 2020 (2). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-PP356-2020.

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This document is about Macrocybe titans, the largest known gilled mushroom in the Western Hemisphere. It explores the species’ taxonomy, morphology, ecology, and geographic distribution, highlighting its presence in tropical and subtropical regions across the Americas. The mushroom is notable for its massive size, saprobic lifestyle, and adaptability to disturbed habitats. The document also discusses its identification methods, potential edibility, and hypotheses regarding its spread and ecological role. Original publication date February 2020.

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