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Peacock's tail
Padina pavonica

Family: Dictyotaceae


What it is like

A seaweed. It is a small brown algae. It can be 10 cm across.


Where it is found

A Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Atlantic Ocean, Britain, Europe, Indian Ocean, Iran, Ireland, Middle East, Pacific Ocean


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Dictyota pavonia (L.) Lamouroux; Fucus pavonicus L.; Padina mediterranea Bory de Saint-Vincent; Ulva pavonia (L.) L.;