Plocamium brasiliense

(Greville) M. Howe & W. R Tayor

PlocamiaceaeSeaweedScore: 3/100
Plocamium brasiliense
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Seaweed, Algae

The seaweed/algae is eaten.

Where to Find It

It is a tropical plant.

Brazil, South America,

Countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

How to Identify

A red seaweed in the Plocamiaceae family found in tropical regions.

Nutrition Score: 3/100

PartMoisturekJkcalProteinVit AVit CIronZinc
Seaweed ——15.7 ——— ——
Names & Synonyms
Thamnophora brasiliensis Greville
References (1)
  • Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329