Beefsteak Polypore/Poor Man's Steak/Ox Tongue. Just learned about it recently on this /c/.

Found a big one this time. It's supposed to be edible but doesn't sound to tasty and is supposed to be gathered young.

Btw I love the English names, the German ones are often times very scientific/descriptive but don't evoke images like the English ones (there are exceptions of course).

Sorry for the mediocre image quality.. I didn't get the focus right.

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overkill@feddit.de · 2 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Nice find! Hard to tell from this picture how old it is, but I would encourage you to taste it! When I tried one it had great texture, and it's a bit sour (which personally I liked), but very strange for a mushroom.

d3m0nr4v3r@feddit.de · 1 pts · 2y

Thanks for the hint, next time I will!

merde@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y

tastes better raw than cooked.

Cypher@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
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angrystego@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y

When it's gathered young, it's delicious! Had it grilled once and will never forget.