Conferva sp.

Family: Tribonemataceae

What it is like

Probably now Tribonema.

Also in Confervae.

Where it is found

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Japan

How it is used for food

The slimy river confervae is pressed, dried and used as food. It is made into green cakes.

Edible parts

Plant, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Possibly now Berkeleya or Amphioleura