Chnoospora minima

Family: Chnoosporaceae

What it is like

A brown seaweed. Plants are 4 cm tall.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, American Samoa, Asia, Australia, Benin, Brazil, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, China, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Equatorial Guinea, French Polynesia, Ghana, Guam, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Liberia, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mauritius, Mexico, Mozambique, New Zealand, Nigeria, North America, Pacific, Panama, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Togo, Trinidad, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa

How it is used for food

It is eaten as food. It is eaten in salad and used for making relish.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Chnoospora fastigiata J. Agardh; Chnoospora pacifica J. Agardh.; Fucus minimus Hering;