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Fungi mine field - Candy Cap (Lactarius camphoratus) I really had to watch my step here as this area is covered with hundreds of these fungi. Autumn,Curry Milkcap,Fall,Heesch,Lactarius camphoratus,Netherlands,Wide angle Click/tap to enlarge

Fungi mine field - Candy Cap (Lactarius camphoratus)

I really had to watch my step here as this area is covered with hundreds of these fungi.

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  1. Reference photo for identification:
    http://www.amanita.fotovidi.nl/popup.php?pID=197
    Posted 11 years ago

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Candy cap or curry milkcap is the English-language common name for several closely related edible species of Lactarius; L. camphoratus, L. fragilis, and L. rubidus. These mushrooms are valued for their highly aromatic qualities and are used culinarily as a flavoring rather than as a vegetable.

Similar species: Russulales
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Oct 28, 2013. Captured Oct 27, 2013 14:29.
  • NIKON D800
  • f/11.0
  • 1/10s
  • ISO100
  • 24mm