Red alga
Ahnfeltiopsis concinna
Family: Phyllophoraceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It forms thick dense patches often on basalt rocks in the zone where tides occur along the sea coast.
There are 42 Ahnfeltia species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocks in the mid tide zone.
Countries/locations it is found in
Cape Verde, Chile, Hawaii, Japan, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, SE Asia, South America, USA
How it is used for food
It is eaten in salads and also baked. In Hawaii it is cooked in underground ovens along with other foods.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Limu akiaki, Oimi
Synonyms
Ahnfeltia concinna J. Agardh;