Nungsham
Lemanea australis
Family: Lemaneaceae
What it is like
A red algae. It is a very small plan that grows under water.
Also put in the family Rhodophyceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia
How it is used for food
It is properly dried in the sun or by fire then fried and eaten. It has a fishy smell and used as a fish substitute.
It is sold in markets.
Edible parts
Algae
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nung-sam