Branched mossy feather weed
Bryopsis hypnoides

Family: Bryopsidaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate and tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Australia, Bahamas, Balkans, Bermuda, Black Sea, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Chile, China, Cuba, Cyprus, Eritrea, Europe, France, FSM, Guam, Hawaii, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan,Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Laccadive Islands, Lebanon, Madagascar, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Sicily, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Obana-hanemo