Candy cap
A species of Milk-caps Scientific name : Lactarius rubidus Genus : Milk-caps
Candy cap, A species of Milk-caps
Scientific name: Lactarius rubidus
Genus: Milk-caps
Description
The candy cap, sometimes called the Curry Milkcap, is a species native to western North America. One of its key identifying characteristics is its odor, which is often likened to maple syrup. Like other milkcaps, the species has a brittle stalk and produces a latex-like substance when cut.
Colors
Brown
Red
Orange
Habitat
The candy cap grows in coniferous or mixed forests, but it's also found in disturbed woodland areas, along roadsides and trails. It appears on the roots of trees, in moss, or on rotting wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The candy cap grows in coniferous or mixed forests, but it's also found in disturbed woodland areas, along roadsides and trails. It appears on the roots of trees, in moss, or on rotting wood.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
2-5 cm
Cap Diameter
2-8 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Smell
Odor burned sugar; taste mild
Spore Print
Pale yellow or whitish
Species Status
Least Concern
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Russulaceae Genus
Milk-caps Species
Candy cap