Ulva californica
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Summary
Source: WikipediaUlva californica is a species of seaweed, a green alga in the family Ulvaceae, the sea lettuces. This species is found from Alaska to California.
Description
A green seaweed (marine alga) found in temperate waters.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed and algae are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Iran, Middle East, North America, USA,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 15.2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
Ulva angusta Setchell & N. L. GardnerUlva scagelii Chihara
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
