Candy cap and curry milkcap are common names applied to two closely related fungi in the genus Lactarius, L. camphoratus and L. rubidus. A related species, L. rufulus, is called the southern candy cap. A number of other similar Lactarius species are also known. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleEaten or Drunk by People 2 Scientific Name Conservation Status Comparison
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Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Candy cap
In Biome
Source First Nature: Lactarius camphoratus fungus page
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Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.
Sources
1. GBIF Species API
2. First Nature: Lactarius camphoratus fungus page
First NatureCulinary Notes
Lactarius camphoratus is an edible mushroom when cooked thoroughly.
In Biome: Temperate Coniferous Forest, Habitat and ecological role
Mainly in pine forests, but very occasionally this little milkcap is also found in broadleaf woodland under birches.
View the Source 3. NatureServe Explorer: Lactarius camphoratus
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
4. Candy cap (Wikipedia)
5. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Candy cap
Child Taxon Of: Agaricomycetes, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chainView the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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