Netted wingweed
Dictyopteris polypodioides

Family: Dictyotaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Algeria, Asia, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, Canary Islands, Central America, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, India, Indian Ocean, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesser Antilles, Martinique, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, SE Asia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Vietnam, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dictyopteris ambigua (Clemente) Cremades; Dictyopteris membranacea Batters; Dictyopteris punctata Noda; Dictyopteris tripolitana Nizamuddin; Fucus ambiguus Clemente; Fucus membranaceus Stackhouse; Fucus polypodioides Desfontaines; Ulva polypodioides A. P. de Candolle;