The sea lettuces comprise the genus Ulva, a group of edible green algae that is widely distributed along the coasts of the world's oceans. The type species ... Nutrition and contamination · Health concerns · Species

It is bright green in colour, with lobed, ruffle-edged leaves that resemble a leaf of lettuce leaves, but that can grow to 50 centimetres in length.

Fresh sea lettuce has a soft texture but strong flavor variously described as vibrant, ocean, slightly salty, and similar to sorrel.

This is a small genus of marine and brackish water green algae. It is edible and is often called 'Sea Lettuce'.

Light and flakey when dried, and has a smooth and slimy texture when hydrated. Nutritional information. Sea lettuce is very healthy--contains more calcium than ...

15 нояб. 2024 г. · Sea lettuce, particularly Ulva lactuca, is rich in iodine and in vitamins A, B, and C and is used in salads and soups in parts of northern Europe, Japan, and ...

Sea lettuce is a type of algae that grows in thin, green, wavy-edged sheets. It can be found in shallow waters throughout most of the Chesapeake Bay.

Description. A small green alga (up to 30 cm across) with a broad, crumpled frond that is tough, translucent and membranous. · Recorded distribution in Britain ... Description · Listed by

Ulva lactuca, also known by the common name sea lettuce, is an edible green alga in the family Ulvaceae. It is the type species of the genus Ulva. Description · Ecology · Life history · Uses