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Antrocentrum nigrescens

(Harvey) Kraft & Min-Thein

Acrotylaceae Edible: Algae, Frond, Seaweed

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Description

A soft, pliable seaweed found in temperate and tropical regions.

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Edible Uses

The fronds are eaten as seaweed/algae.

Distribution

It grows in temperate and tropical places.

Where It Grows

Asia, Australia, China, Japan, SE Asia, Tasmania, Vietnam,

Notes

Also put in the family Solieriaceae.

Synonyms

Rhabdonia nigrescens HarveySolieria mollis (Harv.) Kylinand others

References (1)

  • Xia, B., and Abbott, I.A., 1987, Edible seaweeds of China and their place in the Chinese diet. Economic Botany 41:341-53 (As Solieria mollis)