Curry Milkcap

Lactarius camphoratus (Bull.) Fr.

1 Observations

12 months ago Last Observed

Candy cap and curry milkcap are common names for two closely related species of Lactarius: L. camphoratus and L. rubidus.

Source: Wikipedia

Spore Print

Season

Native

Distribution

Widespread and common

Habitat

Occurs on acidic soils and can also appear on mossy stumps with broadleaved trees

Conservation

LC - Least Concern

IUCN Red Data List - Lactarius camphoratus
Assessment date: 2025

Cap

Colour
Shape	Flattened, Umbilicate, Depressed
Surface	Smooth
Width	2 - 4 cm
Margin	Crenate

Gills

White milk is sparse and watery

Colour
Attachment	Adnate, Decurrent
Spacing	close

Flesh

Colour
Odour	Weak then strong curry as it dries
Taste	Mild to astringent

Stem

Colour
Height	2 - 6 cm
Width	5 - 10 mm
Texture	Smooth
Shape	Cylindric

Spores

Mostly isolated warts 1.2 μm high with some fine connectives. No reticulum

Colour
Type	amyloid
Shape	Subglobose, Broadly ellipsoid
Ornamentation	Warty
Size	6-8.5 x 5-7 μm

Confirmed

Unconfirmed

Classification

↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
↳ Order: Russulales
↳ Family: Russulaceae
↳ Genus: Lactarius

Source: UKSI via NBN Atlas

Synonyms

Agaricus camphoratus Bull.
Agaricus cimicarius Batsch
Agaricus subdulcis β camphoratus (Bull.) Fr.
Lactarius camphoratus (Bull. ex Fr.) Fr.
Lactarius camphoratus var. terrei (Berk. & Broome) Cooke
Lactarius camphoratus var. terryi (Berk. & Broome) Cooke
Lactarius cimicarius (Batsch ex Secr.) Gillet
Lactarius cimicarius (Batsch) Gillet
Lactarius subdulcis var. cimicarius (Batsch) Gray sensu Gray (1821)
Lactarius terrei Berk. & Broome
Lactarius terryi Berk. & Broome