Eucheuma isiforme
(C. Agardh) J, Agardh.
Areschougiaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
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Description
A tropical seaweed in the family Areschougiaceae (also classified in Solieraceae), valued as an edible algae.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is eaten as algae or prepared as seaweed.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Caribbean, Hispaniola, West Indies,
Notes
Also put in the family Solieraceae.
References (3)
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Littler, D. S. et al, 1989, Marine Plants of the Caribbean Smithsonian Institute. p 200
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
