Sea trumpet
Ecklonia cava
Family: Lessoniaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
It has positive sleep inducing properties.
Where it is found
It is used as a food ingredient.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The seaweed fronds are boiled with rice.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gamtae