Hypnea valentiae

Family: Hypneaceae

What it is like

A red seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Bermuda, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinée, Hispaniola, Indochina, Iran, Italy, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, North Africa, North America, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Senegal, South America, Sudan, USA, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus valentiae Turner;