Gracilaria cervicornis
(Turner) J. Agardh
gbif· cc0
CRRF
Description
A red seaweed in the family Gracilariaceae found in tropical waters.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is eaten as algae.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 19.7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Fucus cervicornis TurnerSphaerococcus cervicornis (Turner) C. AgardhRhodymenia cervicornis (Turner) Montagne
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
