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Bryopsis plumosa

Family: Bryopsidaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in sheltered locations on temperate Australian coasts. It is more common in cooler months.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alaska, Algeria, Arctic, Australia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Central America, China, Cuba, Europe, France, Gambia, Greece, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Morocco, New Zealand, North Africa, Norway, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Romania, Scandinavia, SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uruguay, USA, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies

How it is used for food

It is used as a condiment because of its small size.

Edible parts

Frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ulva plumosa Hudson;