Enteromorpha compressa

(L.) Grev.

Green algae, Stone hair, Green nori

Ulvaceae Edible: Frond, Seaweed, Algae

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Description

A green seaweed in the Ulvaceae family that grows in shallow water in quiet seaside areas of tropical regions. It is rich in protein and minerals.

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Edible Uses

It can be eaten raw, dried or cooked. The dried algae is powdered and sprinkled on rice, savoury cakes and rice crackers.

Traditional Uses

It can be eaten raw, dried or cooked. The dried algae is powdered and sprinkled on rice, savoury cakes and rice crackers.

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Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in shallow water in quiet seaside areas.

Where It Grows

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Cape Verde, China, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, West Africa,

Notes

It is rich in protein and minerals.

Also Known As

Hira-ao-nori, Lumot

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Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 146
Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 261
Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 290

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