Seaweed

Common Name

Seaweed

Scientific Name

Binomials

Kingdom

Plantae and Protista

Order

Family

Fucaceae

Habitat

Seaweed grows on both tropical and temperate waters.

Uses

Seaweed is a healthy sea food and it is used in the preparation of many dishes. It contains high amounts of fiber and more protein and also it can be used for cosmetics, Stock feed, and fertilizers. Seaweeds can be slimy, hard, and delicious. Some seaweed is good for health and some seaweed is poisonous and it can pull you in sick health condition. Medicinal Uses : tuberculosis, arthritis, colds and influenza, worm infestations

Size

6 to 24

Types

red seaweed, brown seaweed and green seaweed

Edible

Nori seaweed, Wakame, Sea Lettuce, Hijiki, Dulse

Color

Green, Red, Brown