Ogo nori, Shepher's purse wart weed
Gracilaria bursa-pastoris

Family: Gracilariaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Caribbean, China, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Greece, Guam, Hawaii, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Singapore, South America, Spain, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, USA

How it is used for food

The branches are chopped and eaten raw in salads. They are also pickled, used as tempura, or used in soups. They can be salted for later use. The algae is used as a garnish.

It is sold in grocery shops and fish markets in Hawaii.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus bursa-pastoris S. G. Gmelin; Gracilaria compressa (C. Ag.) Greville; Sphaerococcus compressus C. Agardh;