Beef steak fungus [Fistulina hepatica] at Parkend
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Beef steak fungus [Fistulina hepatica] at Parkend
Image: © M J Richardson Taken: 23 Sep 2013
Looking down on the fungus, which is growing at the base of an oak. Looking like a steak, it can be 'bloody' in appearance, and is edible when in good condition; the specific name [hepatica] refers to its liver-like texture/appearance
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Image Location
Latitude
51.767973
Longitude
-2.563811