Murrill was known to travel extensively to describe the mycota of Europe and the Americas. He traveled along the East Coast, Pacific Coast, Mexico and the Caribbean. Although Murrill was a very influential person at the NYBG, having worked his way up to become assistant director in 1908, his rather eccentric personality caused problems with his job.
Murrill was famous for his travels throughout Europe and the Americas to study the mycota. He explored the East Coast, Pacific Coast, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Although a prominent figure at the NYBG, having risen to assistant director by 1908, Murrill's unusual personality caused problems in his position.