Bryopsis hypnoides
J. V. Lamouroux
Branched mossy feather weed
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Description
A seaweed in the family Bryopsidaceae with a branched, mossy feather-like appearance. It grows in temperate and tropical coastal waters.
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Edible Uses
The algae is eaten as seaweed.
Distribution
It grows in temperate and tropical places.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Balkans, Bermuda, Black Sea, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Chile, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Eritrea, Europe, France, FSM, Guam, Hawaii, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Laccadive Islands, Lebanon, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Sicily, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Dominguez, S. C., et al, 2002, Marine algae of Baja Cailfornia Sur, Mexico: Nutritional value. Arch Latinoam Nutr. 2002 Dec ;52 (4):400-5 12868282
