Saccharina dentigera
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California kombu
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSaccharina dentigera is a species of brown algae (class Phaeophyceae), in the family Laminariaceae. It is native to shallow water in the northeastern Pacific Ocean from the Gulf of Alaska to Baja California.
Description
Saccharina dentigera, known as California kombu, is a temperate seaweed in the Laminariaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The dried fronds are used as wrappings for fillings, sliced and powdered as a base for soup stocks, or fried in small pieces in oil and sprinkled over cooked grain or potatoes.
Traditional Uses
The dried fronds are occasionally used a wrappings for fillings. The dried fronds are sliced and powdered and used as a base for soup stocks. Small pieces can be fried in oil and sprinkled over cooked grain or potatoes.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Japan, North America, Russia, USA,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kumade-kombu
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 259 (As Laminaria dentigera)
