Paddle weed
Ecklonia maxima
Family: Lessoniaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It grows 7 m long and has flat pinnae (leaves). The stem is hollow and the end floats.
It is rich in iodine.
Where it is found
It is used as a food ingredient. It occurs in areas where the sea water is below 15°C.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Namibia, South Africa, Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Hab huri
Synonyms
Fucus maximus Osbeck;