Red seaweed
Gracilaria chilensis

Family: Gracilariaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It is dark red-brown. It grwos 60 cm tall. It has irregular branches.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate waters. It grows in the sea but usually near river mouths. It is in sheltered locations. It grows in water up to 12 m deep. It can be cultivated commercially near fish farms.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Chile, New Zealand, South America, Tasmania

How it is used for food

It is used for commercial agar extraction.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gracilaria sordida Nelson;