Porphyra lanceolata
(Setchell) G. M. Smith
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What to Eat
Within the genus Pyropia multiple species are used for nori (edible seaweed), Pyropia yezoensis and P. haitanensis being most popular. It is a two-billion-dollar industry with most major growers located in China, Korea, and Japan. Nori contains substantial amounts of Vitamin B12 according to a 2014 paper. However, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics considers this source unreliable for vegans.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
North America, USA,
Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent
How to Identify
A seaweed in the Bangiaceae family found in temperate waters.
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 433
