Nungsan
Hydrodictyon reticulatum

Family: Hydrodictyaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a freshwater plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, China, Europe, Hawaii, India, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Portugal, Romania, South America, Spain, USA

How it is used for food

It is cooked with vegetables for its characteristic fishy smell.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Conferva reticulatum Linnaeus;