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FungusLCLeast Concern

Beefsteak Fungus

Fistulina hepatica

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Aptly named — this remarkable bracket fungus resembles a raw steak in colour, texture and even bleeds red juice when cut. It grows on oak and sweet chestnut, slightly acidifying the wood and producing highly prized, brown 'brown oak' timber.

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Quick Facts

Category
Fungus
Latin name
Fistulina hepatica
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.