Dictyota dichotoma

Family: Dictyotaceae

What it is like

A brown seaweed.

It is rich in iodine.

Where it is found

It is a temperate to tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Angola, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Brazil, Britain, Canary Islands, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Greece, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Liberia, Libya, Macquarie Island, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Micronesia, Middle East, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Norway, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sao Tome and Principe, Samoa, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tasmania, Thailand, Togo, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

It has a bitter flavour but can be eaten raw with vinegar or lemon juice. It can be cooked in stir fries, soups or stews.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dictyota apiculata J. Agardh; and many others