Binders sargassum weed
Sargassum aquifolium

Family: Sargassaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

There are about 345 Sargassum species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Chile, China, East Africa, Fiji, FSM, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Hawaii, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Middle East, Mozambique, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Reunion, Samoa, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vanuatu, Vietnam

How it is used for food

It is used as a food ingredient.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Arien wari, Kala-launui, Kala-lauli'i.

Synonyms

Fucus aquifolius Turner; and others