Gracilaria firma
Chang & Xia
Gracilariaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
Description
A seaweed in the Gracilariaceae family that grows on gravel and dead coral in tidal pools.
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Edible Uses
The algae is eaten as seaweed.
Distribution
It grows on gravel and dead coral in tidal pools.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Indochina, Malaysia, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
References (2)
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376
