Sargassum oligocystum
Family: Sargassaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, China, East Africa, Eritrea, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Middle East, Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam, Yemen
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed