Cystoseira osmundacea

(Turner) C. Agardh

Sea fern, Sister Sarah, Chain bladder

Sargassaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed

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Description

A tropical seaweed in the family Sargassaceae, Cystoseira osmundacea features tender blades and branches with distinctive air bladders.

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Edible Uses

Tender portions of the blades and branches are toasted until crisp, crumbled, and sprinkled on salads, rice, or soups. The fresh air bladders are used in stir-fries and tempura.

Traditional Uses

Tender portions of the blades and branche are toasted until crisp, crumbled and sprinkled on salads, rice or soups. The fresh air bladders are used in stir-fries and tempura.