Red fringed weed
Calliblepharis ciliata
Family: Cystocloniaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Antarctica, Azores, Britain, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Portugal, Spain, West Africa
How it is used for food
It is a carragheenan source. It is used for food and alcohol. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Fucus ciliatus Hudson;