Porphyra vulgaris
J Agardh.
Laver, Red laver
Bangiaceae Edible: Plant, Algae, Frond, Seaweed
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Description
A temperate seaweed in the Bangiaceae family commonly sold in markets under the names laver or red laver.
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Edible Uses
The plant is eaten baked and raw.
Traditional Uses
It is eaten baked and raw.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Britain, Europe, Ireland, Japan, North America, USA, Wales,
Other Information
It is sold in markets.
References (6)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994)
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 194
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 512
- Kiple, K.F. & Ornelas, K.C., (eds), 2000, The Cambridge World History of Food. CUP p 238, 1799
- SAYCE,
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- Yanovsky, E., 1936, Food Plants of the North American Indians. United States Department of Agriculture Miscellaneous Publication No 237. Washington, D.C.
