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;