helloplants.org

Red algae
Porphyra dentata

Family: Bangiaceae


What it is like

A seaweed. Possibly now Pyropia dentata (Kjellman) N. Kikuchi & M. Miyata

It has anticancer properties.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Korea, Taiwan


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, algae


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Oni-amonari

Synonyms