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Porphyra columbina

Montagne

Southern lava

Bangiaceae Edible: Seaweed, Algae

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Description

A seaweed in the family Bangiaceae found in temperate waters, also known as Southern lava.

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Edible Uses

The seaweed is eaten as algae.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Argentina, Australia, Chile, Macquarie Islands, New Zealand, Peru, South America,

Nutrition

PartMoisturekJkcalProteinVit AVit CIronZinc
Seaweed24.6

References (1)

  • Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329

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