Delesseria sanguinea
(Hudson) J. V. Lamouroux
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Description
A bright red perennial seaweed with flat, leaf-like blades that can grow up to 25 cm long, characterized by a clear midrib with lateral veins and rounded blade tips. It is found in temperate marine waters.
Edible Uses
The seaweed/algae is edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Denmark, Europe,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 23.4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Fucus sanguineus Hudson
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
