Turbinaria decurrens
Family: Sargassaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical and subtropical places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, China, Djibouti, East Africa, Eritrea, FSM, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Micronesia, Pacific, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is used for alginates.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed