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Gigartina alveata

(Turner) J. Agardh

Carrageen

Gigartinaceae Edible: Seaweed, Algae

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(c) Saryu Mae 前 朝琉, some rights reserved (CC BY)

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(c) Saryu Mae 前 朝琉, some rights reserved (CC BY)

Description

A seaweed in the family Gigartinaceae found in temperate waters.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed and algae are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

New Zealand,

References (1)

  • Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 144

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