Aragan
Sargassum siliquosum
Family: Sargassaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, China, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is eaten raw, cooked or pickled.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Yore-moku