Plocamium brasiliense
(Greville) M. Howe & W. R Tayor
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Description
A red seaweed in the Plocamiaceae family found in tropical regions.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed/algae is eaten.
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 | — | — | 15.7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Thamnophora brasiliensis Greville
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329