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Dictyopteris polypodioides

(A. P. De Candolle) L. V. Lamouroux

Netted wingweed

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Description

A temperate seaweed belonging to the family Dictyotaceae.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed is eaten as food.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Algeria, Asia, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, Canary Islands, Central America, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, India, Indian Ocean, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, SE Asia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Vietnam, West Indies,

Synonyms

Dictyopteris ambigua (Clemente) CremadesDictyopteris membranacea BattersDictyopteris punctata NodaDictyopteris tripolitana NizamuddinFucus ambiguus ClementeFucus membranaceus StackhouseFucus polypodioides DesfontainesUlva polypodioides A. P. de Candolle

References (1)

  • Pereira, L., Edible Seaweeds of the World.

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