Ulva flexuosa
Wulfen
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Seaweed, Algae
The seaweed and algae are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a temperate plant.
Africa, Algeria, Argentina, Bahrain, Balkans, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Britain, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Central America, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Egypt, Europe, France, Greece, Hawaii, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kuwait, Lesser Antilles, Madagascar, Martinique, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, Namibia, Nigeria, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Tobago, Togo, Tunisia, USA, West Indies,
How to Identify
A green seaweed found in temperate waters, belonging to the Ulvaceae family.
Nutrition Score: 2/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 10.6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wikipedia
Source ↗Ulva flexuosa now generally referred to as Enteromorpha flexuosa (Wulfen ex Roth) J. Agardh). is a species of seaweed in Ulvaceae family that can be found worldwide.
Names & Synonyms
References (1)
- Cherry, P., et al, 2019, Risks and benefits of consuming edible seaweeds. Nutrition ReviewsVR Vol. 77(5):307–329
