Hydrodictyon reticulatum
(Linn.) Bory de Saint-Vincent
Nungsan
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Description
A freshwater green alga in the family Hydrodictyaceae, characterized by a netlike structure.
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Edible Uses
It is cooked with vegetables, valued for its characteristic fishy smell.
Traditional Uses
It is cooked with vegetables for its characteristic fishy smell.
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Medicinal Uses
No medicinal uses mentioned in the data.
Known Hazards
No hazards mentioned in the data.
Distribution
It is a freshwater plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, Europe, Hawaii, India, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, South America, Spain, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Ambasta S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 278