Brown algae
Dictyopteris acrostichoides

Family: Dictyotaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. The fronds are ribbon like and branch frequently. They arise from a densely felted attachment. The fronds can be 50 cm long. There is a mid rib and hairs form lines of dots along the frond. There are dark reproductive bodies on each side of the midrib.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate waters. It grows below the tidal zone and in sheltered and slightly exposed shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), East Africa, India, Madagascar, Malaysia, SE Asia, Tasmania (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

It can be boiled for a few minutes then finely chopped and added to a potato salad.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Haliseris acrostichoides J. Agardh;