Ulva flexuosa
Wulfen
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Summary
Source: WikipediaUlva flexuosa now generally referred to as Enteromorpha flexuosa (Wulfen ex Roth) J. Agardh). is a species of seaweed in Ulvaceae family that can be found worldwide.
Description
A green seaweed found in temperate waters, belonging to the Ulvaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed and algae are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Balkans, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Central America, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Hawaii, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kuwait, Lesser Antilles, Madagascar, Martinique, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, Namibia, Nigeria, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Tobago, Togo, Tunisia, USA, West Indies,
Nutrition
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 10.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Synonyms
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
