Silvetia siliquosa
(Tseng. et C.F.Chang) E. A. Serrao, T. O. Cho, S. M. Boo & S. H. Brawley
Lufiao cai
Fucaceae Edible: Algae, Frond, Seaweed
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Description
Silvetia siliquosa is a seaweed in the Fucaceae family found in temperate waters. It grows as a macroalga with fronds that can be harvested from rocky coastal areas.
Edible Uses
The fronds and algae are edible and can be consumed as seaweed.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Korea,
Synonyms
Pelvetia siliquosa Tseng. et C.F.Chang
References (5)
- http://www.seavegetables.com (As Pelvetia siliquosa)
- Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 236 (As Pelvetia siliquosa)
- Tseng, C.K., 1983, Common seaweeds of China. Beijing. (As Pelvetia siliquosa)
- Xia, B., and Abbott, I.A., 1987, Edible seaweeds of China and their place in the Chinese diet. Economic Botany 41:341-53 (As Pelvetia siliquosa)
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376 (As Pelvetia siliquosa)
