Red tongueweed
Caloglossa bengalensis
Family: Delesseriaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
There are at least 6 Caloglossa species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, FSM, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Micronesia, Myanmar, Pacific, SE Asia, Singapore, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is eaten raw or boiled.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Caloglossa adnata (Zanardini) De Toni; Delesseria adnata Zanardini;