Tartariptip
Laurencia botryoides
Family: Rhodomelaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It is reddish brown colour. It can be 15 cm long. It branches in one plane but the side branches are not flattened.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It occurs on southern coasts in Australia. It grows just below tide level and in pools.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Pacific, Singapore, South Africa, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
It is eaten both raw and cooked.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Chondria botryoides C. Agardh; Fucus botryoides Turner;