Pterocladia capillacea
(Gmel.) Born. et Thur.
Pterocladiaceae Edible: Algae, Frond, Seaweed
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Description
A red seaweed in the Pterocladiaceae family found in temperate marine environments. There are 5 Pterocladia species.
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Edible Uses
The algae, frond, and seaweed are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Azores, China, Egypt, Europe, Korea, Mediterranean, Portugal,
Notes
There are 5 Pterocladia species.
References (5)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 195
- http://www.seavegetables.com
- Xia, B., and Abbott, I.A., 1987, Edible seaweeds of China and their place in the Chinese diet. Economic Botany 41:341-53
- Zemke-White, W. L. & Ohno, M., 1999, World seaweed utilisation: An end-of-century summary. Journal of Applied Phycology 11: 369-376