Sea noodles, Turkish spaghetti, Sea vermicelli
Nemalion helminthoides var. vermiculare
Family: Liagoraceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It is a deep brownish-purple and has several axis. It grows 6-20 cm long and 2 mm wide.
Where it is found
It grows on rocks beaten by surf.
Countries/locations it is found in
Atlantic, Asia, Australia, China, Europe, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mediterranean
How it is used for food
It is eaten dried or fresh as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Seaweed, frond, algae
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Nemalion melminthoides; Nemalion multifidium;