The Beefsteak Fungus. Fistulina Hepatica. Stock Photo

The beefsteak fungus (Fistulina hepatica) is an unusual agaric bracket fungus that is most commonly seen in Britain, but can be found in North America, Australia, and the rest of Europe. It is sometimes called the beefsteak polypore or the ox tongue. As its name suggests, it looks remarkably similar to a slab of raw meat. It has been used as a meat substitute in the past, and can still be found in