Candy cap
Lactarius rubidus
A species of Milk-caps.
Hailing from western North America, the candy cap mushroom, also known as the Curry Milkcap, is notable for several features. A primary identifying trait is its distinctive aroma, frequently compared to maple syrup. Consistent with other milkcap varieties, this species possesses a fragile stem and exudes a milky, latex-like fluid upon being cut.
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Attributes of Candy cap
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 cm; convex, flat; brown; dry or sticky, somewhat wrinkled or uneven, but otherwise smooth
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Smooth, Slimy or slightly sticky
Gills
Adnexed, decurrent; close or nearly distant; pale orange
Gill Attachment
Attached
Stem
Stem 2 - 7 cm long, up to 1.5 cm thick; equal; colored like the cap; smooth
Stem Shapes
Cylindrical
Stem Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Very pale orange; not staining when sliced
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Pale yellow or whitish
Odor
Smells like maple syrup or caramelized sugar.
Body Color
BrownRedOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil, Mosses, Leaf or Needle Litter
You can find Candy cap by these plants
Common douglas-fir, Tanoak, Coast live oak
Occurence Habitats
Mixed Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Least Concern
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Candy cap
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Milk-caps
Toxicity and Edibility of Candy cap
Is Candy cap Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
