Bifurcaria bifurcata
R. Ross
Brown tuning fork weed
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Description
Bifurcaria bifurcata is a brown seaweed in the family Sargassaceae found in temperate waters.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed and algae are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Atlantic, Britain, Europe, France, Ireland, Mediterranean, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Western Sahara,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fronds | 8.7 | — | — | 10.9 | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Fucus rotundatus HudsonFucus tuberculatus HudsonFucus bifurcatus VelleyBifurcaria tuberculata StackhousePycnophycus tuberculatus (Stackhouse) KützingAscophylla tuberculatum Kuntze
Also Known As
Frosque
References (1)
- Pereira, L., Edible Seaweeds of the World.
