Cystophora retroflexa
(Labillardiere) J. Agardh
Slender zigzag weed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCystophora retroflexa is a brown alga species in the genus Cystophora. It found is found off the coasts of New Zealand and Australia. It is the type species of the genus. Prefers more sheltered environments compared to other Cystophora species, often found in sheltered reefs from 0 to 12 m in depth.
Description
Slender zigzag weed is a medium to dark brown seaweed in the family Sargassaceae with fairly open branching, found in warm temperate waters.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed fronds are edible.
Distribution
It grows in warm temperate waters.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 151
- www.algaebase.org
