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   Dimitar Bojantchev  wrote in message   
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   > "Irene Andersson"  wrote in message   
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   > Hi Irene,   
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   > the laydown of of these Lactarius sp. David Arora clarified that in his   
   > class   
   > over the weekend. .   
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   > Lactarius rubidus       -- the small fragrant "clasic" Candy Cap.   
   > Lactarius rufulus        -- a larger variation, under Oak, fragrant, but   
   > less so.   
   > Lactarius rufus           -- similarly looking, shiny cap, peppery, not   
   > fragrant.   
      
   Just to add to the complication..... I have noted Lactarius helvus in a   
   certain mossy spot under conifers here in Scotland (although not in the last   
   couple of years as it's been so dry in September time). I was overjoyed   
   (yes, I'm easily pleased) when I found it as I had been hunting for L.   
   camphoratus for some time, being a long time curry fan myself. Unfortunately   
   I read that L. helvus is actually slightly poisonous, but I did collect a   
   couple of fruiting bodies for interest sake and dried them in the hot water   
   cupboard. I would say that the smell was a mixture of curry, maple syrup and   
   coffee, and it did get stronger with time. It is quite remarkable some of   
   the exotic smells that certain fungi produce and it's a good way to catch   
   the interest of persons who may accompany you on a woodland walk but not   
   share the fervour some of us have for mushrooms in general!   
      
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