Laminaria setchellii
P. C. Silva
Pacific kombu
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Description
A seaweed in the Laminariaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The large blades are boiled and cut into strips, then cooked with rice, beans, or vegetables. It can also be used to make a soup stock.
Traditional Uses
The large blades are boiled and cut into strips and cooked with rice, beans or vegetables. It can be used for a soup stock.
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Medicinal Uses
None mentioned.
Known Hazards
None mentioned.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Canada, Mexico, North America, Pacific, USA,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 260
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
