Okitsu-nori
Ahnfeltiopsis flabelliformis
Family: Phyllophoraceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows on rocks along the sea shore.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Chile, China, Europe, France, Hawaii, Indochina, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Philippines, Russia, SE Asia, South America, Taiwan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Gymnogongrus flabelliformis Harvey;