Lemanea fluviatilis
(L.) C. Ag.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLemanea fluviatilis is a species of alga belonging to the family Lemaneaceae. It is native to Europe and Northern America.
Description
A freshwater red alga in the family Lemaneaceae.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are eaten as seaweed or sea vegetable.
Distribution
It grows in freshwater.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Northeastern India,
References (1)
- Bhosale, R. et al, 2012, The Ethnobotanical Study of an Edible Greshwater Red Alga, Lemanea fluviatilis (L.) C. Ag. from Manipur, India. Ethnobotanical Research & Applications 10:069-076