Dictyopteris acrostichoides
(J. Agardh) Bornet
Brown algae
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Description
A seaweed. The fronds are ribbon like and branch frequently. They arise from a densely felted attachment. The fronds can be 50 cm long. There is a mid rib and hairs form lines of dots along the frond. There are dark reproductive bodies on each side of the midrib.
Edible Uses
The fronds are boiled for a few minutes, then finely chopped and added to dishes such as potato salad.
Traditional Uses
It can be boiled for a few minutes then finely chopped and added to a potato salad.
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Distribution
It grows in warm temperate waters. It grows below the tidal zone and in sheltered and slightly exposed shores.
Where It Grows
Africa, Asia, Australia*, East Africa, India, Madagascar, Malaysia, SE Asia, Tasmania*,
Synonyms
References (3)
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 191
- Cribb, A.B., 1996, Seaweeds of Queensland A Naturalist's Guide. The Queensland Naturalists' Club Handbook No. 2. p 41
- www.algaebase.org
