Limu lipoa
Dictyopteris plagiogramma

Family: Dictyotaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. The branches are leaf-like and wavy. They are golden coloured.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in water 1-5 m depp.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Barbados, Bermuda, Brazil, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, East Africa, Hawaii, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Japan, Madagascar, North America, Pacific, Panama, Puerto Rico, Seychelles, South America, USA, Venezuela, West Indies

How it is used for food

The plants are chopped or pounded and the spicy flavour is used in fish and meat dished and stews.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Haliseris plagiogramma Montagne;