Candy cap
| Candy caps | |
|---|---|
| Lactarius camphoratus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Russulaceae |
| Genus: | Lactarius |
| Species | |
|
L. camphoratus | |
| 'Candy cap' | |
|---|---|
| Gills on hymenium | |
| Cap is convex or flat | |
| Hymenium is decurrent | |
| Stipe is bare | |
| Spore print is white to yellow | |
| Ecology is mycorrhizal | |
| Edibility is choice | |
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.
Candy caps are valued for their highly aromatic qualities and are used as a flavoring.