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Porphyra pseudolanceolata

V. Krishnamurthy

Bangiaceae Edible: Algae, Seaweed

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Oregon State University

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Oregon State University

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Oregon State University

Description

A seaweed in the family Bangiaceae found in temperate waters, harvested as an edible algae source.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed is eaten as edible seaweed and algae.

Distribution

It grows in temperate waters.

Where It Grows

Canada, North America,

References (3)

  • http://www.seavegetables.com
  • Kuhnlein, H. V. and Turner, N. J., 1991, Traditional Plant Foods of Canadian Indigenous Peoples. Food and Nutrition in History and Anthropology Volume 8. Gordon and Breach. p 19
  • Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376

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