Cystophora torulosa
(R. Brown ex Turner) J. Agardh
Knobbed zigzag weed
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Description
A medium to dark brown seaweed in the Sargassaceae family growing up to 60 cm long. It inhabits shallow temperate waters.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are edible seaweed.
Distribution
It grows in temperate waters. It is normally in shallow water.
Where It Grows
Australia, New Zealand*, Tasmania,
Synonyms
Fucus torulosus R. Brown
References (2)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 151
- www.algaebase.org
