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Hypnea musciformis

Family: Hypneaceae

What it is like

A red seaweed.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Central America, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Hispaniola, India, Italy, Jamaica, Malta, Mediterranean, Mexico, North America, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South America, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Virgin Islands, West Indies

How it is used for food

It is used in stews and jelly. It is cooked with meat and vegetables for the preparation of a jelly.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus musciformis Wulfen;