
Lactarius rubidus is characterized by a rusty-brown, usually depressed cap, subdecurrent, pinkish buff gills that bleed a watery latex, and a smooth, brittle stipe colored like the cap. Fresh specimens have a faint, sweet odor, but when dried smell strongly of fenugreek and maple syrup, thus the common name "candy cap".
Similar species: Russulales
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Uploaded Aug 16, 2025. Captured Mar 5, 2021 15:18 in GJV2+67 Hindmarsh Valley SA, Australia.
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