Cystoseira osmundacea
(Turner) C. Agardh
Sea fern, Sister Sarah, Chain bladder
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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.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Mexico, North America,
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 260
- www.algaebase.org
