Spiny red weed
Hypnea charoides
Family: Hypneaceae
What it is like
A seaweed or sea vegetable. It is light red-brown. It grows 20 cm tall. It has a tangled base and upright branches.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, China, East Africa, Fiji, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Middle East, New Zealand, Oman, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tonga
How it is used for food
It is eaten in salads.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Culot tipusa, Limu vai