Sargassum polycystum
C. Agardh
Brown algae, Arien harulu
C.Agardh, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Algae, Seaweed, Frond
The fronds and seaweed are eaten.
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It grows on coral reefs. It grows in the lower tidal zone and on sheltered shores.
Africa, Andaman Islands, Asia, Australia, Canary Islands, China, East Africa, FSM, Guam, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Micronesia, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Pacific, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Reunion, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis & Futuna,
How to Identify
A brown seaweed. It produces runners from the base. Then erect branches arise from these. These erect stems are 30 cm long. They are warted and have deeply toothed leaves.
Nutrition Score: 1/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaweed | — | — | 5.4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Names & Synonyms
Agar-agar koepan, Boto-boto, Lusay-lusay
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