Candy Cap look-alikes

Lactarius rubidus

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Several mushrooms can be confused with Candy Cap. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple identifiers.

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Lactarius fragilis

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Also known as: Fragile Milkcap

Lactarius rufus

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Also known as: Rufous Milkcap

Lactarius camphoratus

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Also known as: Curry Milkcap

Lactarius xanthogalactus

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Also known as: Yellow-latex Milkcap

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