Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016
Unnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Synonyms: Agaricus camphoratus, Agaricus cimicarius, Agaricus subdulcis, Galorrheus camphoratus, Lactarius cimicarius, Lactarius fragilis, Lactarius subdulcis, Lactarius terryi, Lactifluus camphoratus, Lactifluus terryi.
Common name: curry milkcap.
Russian names: Mlechnik kamfornyy, Gruzd kamfornyy, Mlechnik kamfarnyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: 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 mere flavoring rather than as a constituent of a full meal.
Lactarius camphoratus is a species of mushroom found in St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia. It grows in association with coniferous trees, particularly spruce and pine, in moist, acidic soils. The cap is 3-8 cm in diameter, convex to flat, with a wrinkled or veined surface, and a brown to grey-brown color. The gills are crowded, narrow, and pale yellow to cream-colored. The flesh has a distinctive camphor-like odor and taste. It fruits from July to October, typically in mossy or lichen-rich areas.
Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Unnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap, Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 9, 2016Unnamed Road, g. Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758
Candy cap mushrooms (milkcap Lactarius camphoratus) near Dibuny, north-west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 24, 2016
Curry milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius camphoratus) near Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 16, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Curry milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius camphoratus) in a spruce forest in Orekhovo, 40 miles north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 18, 2017Unnamed Road, Orekhovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188731
Curry milkcap mushrooms (Lactarius camphoratus) in Dibuny, near Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 20, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197758Observations of Lactarius camphoratus in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia reveal that the fungus typically grows in late summer, with sightings recorded between August 9 and August 24. The mushrooms were found in various locations, including Dibuny, Toksovo, and Orekhovo, all within a relatively small radius of Saint Petersburg. They often grew in spruce forests, suggesting a possible association with these trees. The frequency of observations in the same areas over multiple years (2016 and 2017) implies that Lactarius camphoratus is a relatively common species in this region. The mushrooms were consistently found in similar habitats, indicating a preference for specific environmental conditions. These observations provide valuable insights into the distribution and habitat preferences of Lactarius camphoratus in north-western Russia.
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