Ulva prolifera

Family: Ulvaceae

What it is like

A red seaweed.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Australia, Britain, Cuba, Europe, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Middle East, New Zealand, North America, Ukraine, USA, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, algae

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Enteromorpha prolifera (O. F. Muller) J. Agardh; and others