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Kome-nori
Polyopes affinis

Family: Halymeniaceae


What it is like

A seaweed.


Where it is found

It is a temperate and tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, China, East Africa, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Matsunori

Synonyms

Gigartina affinis Harvey; Grateloupia affinis (Harvey) Okamura;