Glassweed
Scinaia moniliformis
Family: Scinaiaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. The fronds are cylinder shaped but contracted like a string of beads.
There are 42 Scinaia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows below the low tide mark in lagoons and on reefs. It is attached to rocks and shells.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, East Africa, Fiji, India, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Middle East, New Caledonia, Pacific, Pakistan, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan, Yemen
How it is used for food
It can be eaten raw. It can be lightly cooked in coconut milk.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed