Dichotomosiphon tuberosus
(A. Braun ex Kutzing) A. Ernst
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DichotomosiphonaceaeSeaweed
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Algae
The algae is eaten cooked and is sold in markets in Laos.
Where to Find It
A tropical plant. It grows in ponds and stagnant water in Laos. It occurs during the rainy season.
Asia, China, Indochina, Laos, SE Asia,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
Dichotomosiphon tuberosus is a freshwater algae that grows in ponds and stagnant water in tropical Laos, appearing seasonally during the rainy season. It is harvested and sold in local markets.
Other Information
It is sold in markets in Laos.
References (1)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 258