Hondawara, Petal weed, Patty
Petalonia fascia

Family: Scytosiphonaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. The fronds are like ribbons. They normally taper. The edges can be wrinkled.

Where it is found

In cooler months it can be on intertidal rocks. It is usually on sheltered shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Alaska, Antarctica, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Azores, Baltic, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Europe, France, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Libya, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Namibia, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, Scandinavia, Senegal, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, West Africa

How it is used for food

It is mostly eaten in soups. It is used fresh or dried.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Broad leaf weed, Sea petals, Seiyohabanori

Synonyms

Fucus fascia O. F. Muller; and others