Enteromorpha tubulosa
Kuetz.
Green algae, Bu-t'ai
Ulvaceae Edible: Frond, Algae, Seaweed
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Description
Enteromorpha tubulosa is a green seaweed of the family Ulvaceae found in temperate waters. The edible fronds are harvested as algae or seaweed.
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Edible Uses
The fronds are eaten as seaweed.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China,
References (3)
- Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 234
- Tseng, C.K., 1983, Common seaweeds of China. Beijing.
- Xia, B., and Abbott, I.A., 1987, Edible seaweeds of China and their place in the Chinese diet. Economic Botany 41:341-53
