Candy cap and curry milkcap are common names for two closely related species of Lactarius: L. camphoratus and L. rubidus. Additionally, L. rufulus is termed the southern candy cap. Many similar species are known.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Candy Cap being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Lactarius rufulus
- Lactarius luculentus
- Lactarius subviscidus
- Lactarius atlanticus
- Lactarius substriatus
- Lactarius strigosipes
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Russulaceae
- Genus
- Lactarius
- Species
- Lactarius rubidus
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