Ulva fasciata
Delile
Sea lettuce
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Description
Ulva fasciata, known as sea lettuce, is a green algae in the family Ulvaceae that grows on inter-tidal rocks, often near streams with freshwater runoff in tropical regions.
Edible Uses
The fronds are chopped into salads or boiled in soups.
Traditional Uses
It is chopped in salads or boiled in soups.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows on inter-tidal rocks. It is often near streams with freshwater runoff.
Where It Grows
Atlantic, Caribbean, Hawaii, Iran, Middle East, Pacific, USA,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 14.1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Also Known As
Limu palahalaha
References (2)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
- Marine Algae of Hawai'i. University of Hwaii Botany Department.
