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Pyroppia dentata

(Kjellman) N. Kikuchi & M. Miyata

Oni-amonari

Bangiaceae Edible: Algae, Frond, Seaweed

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Description

A temperate seaweed in the Bangiaceae family with edible fronds and algae.

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Edible Uses

The algae, fronds, and seaweed are eaten.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,

Synonyms

Porphyra dentata Kjellman

References (2)

  • Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 238 (As Porphyra dentata)
  • Xia, B., and Abbott, I.A., 1987, Edible seaweeds of China and their place in the Chinese diet. Economic Botany 41:341-53 (As Porphyra dentata)

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