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Callophyllis variegata

(Bory de Saint-Vincent) Kutzing

Carola

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Callophyllis variegata, commonly known as carola, is a type of edible seaweed, a member of the genus Callophyllis. Callophyllis variegata occurs in Concepción de Chile and other parts of South America such as Peru, the Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego. But also in New Guinea, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, St. Paul Island (Indian Ocean), Antarctic and subantarctic islands such as the Graham Land, Kerguelen, Macquarie Island, South Georgia, and the South Orkney Islands.

Description

A cool temperate seaweed in the family Kallymeniaceae, found growing on rocky sites 5-15 meters deep. It is popular in Chile.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed can be eaten raw or boiled.

Traditional Uses

It can be eaten raw or boiled.

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Distribution

It is a cool temperate plant. It grows on rocky sires 5-15m deep.

Where It Grows

Alaska, Antarctica, Australia, Chile, Kergulen Island, Macquarie Island, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Peru, South Africa, South America, Tasmania,

Other Information

It is popular in Chile.

References (1)

  • Wikipedia Sea vegetables.