Labi-labi
Turbinaria conoides
Family: Sargassaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
There are about 22 Turbinaria species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, China, East Africa, Fiji, FSM, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Malaysia, Micronesia, Middle East, Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Reunion, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is eaten in salad or as pickles.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Agar-agar lesong