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Curry Milkcap

Lactarius camphoratus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (mantar)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Bazitli mantarlar)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Russulales (Russulales)
Family
Russulaceae
Genus
Lactarius
Species
Lactarius camphoratus (Curry Milkcap)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lactario alcanforado
German Kampfer-Milchling

Similar Species in Lactarius

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
Extinct
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Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
Vulnerable
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Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
Endangered
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Lactarius flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
Least Concern
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Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
Least Concern
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Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
Near Threatened
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Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
Least Concern
View all species in Lactarius →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Curry Milkcap?
The scientific name of Curry Milkcap is Lactarius camphoratus. It belongs to the genus Lactarius.
What is the conservation status of Curry Milkcap?
Curry Milkcap (Lactarius camphoratus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Curry Milkcap live?
Curry Milkcap is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Curry Milkcap belong to?
Curry Milkcap (Lactarius camphoratus) belongs to the genus Lactarius, which is part of the taxonomic family Russulaceae.
Is Curry Milkcap endangered?
No, Curry Milkcap (Lactarius camphoratus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Curry Milkcap belong to?
Curry Milkcap (Lactarius camphoratus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of Curry Milkcap?
The closest relatives of Curry Milkcap in the genus Lactarius include Bloody Milkcap, Blushing Milkcap, Chocolate Milky, , Fiery Milkcap.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lactarius — 20 Species

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Bloody Milkcap
Lactarius sanguifluus
EX 🐾
Blushing Milkcap
Lactarius controversus
VU 🐾
Chocolate Milky
Lactarius lignyotus
EN 🐾
Lactarius flavidus
CR 🐾
Fiery Milkcap
Lactarius pyrogalus
LC 🐾
Fenugreek Milkcap
Lactarius helvus
LC 🐾
Fruity Milkcap
Lactarius evosmus
NT 🐾
Larch Milkcap
Lactarius porninsis
EN 🐾
Lilac Milkcap
Lactarius lilacinus
LC 🐾
Lilacscale Milkcap
Lactarius spinosulus
VU 🐾
Liver Milkcap
Lactarius hepaticus
LC 🐾
Mild Milkcap
Lactarius subdulcis
LC 🐾
Mountain Milkcap
Lactarius salicis-reticulatae
LC 🐾
Yellowdrop Milkcap
Lactarius chrysorrheus
LC 🐾
Oak Milk-Cap
Lactarius quietus
LC 🐾
Orange Milkcap
Lactarius aurantiacus
LC 🐾
Pale Milkcap
Lactarius pallidus
DD 🐾
Pap Milkcap
Lactarius mammosus
VU 🐾
Lurid Milkcap
Lactarius luridus
NT 🐾
Alder Milkcap
Lactarius obscuratus
LC
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