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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


How it is grown


Its other names

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