TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Sargassum crassifolium
new name
Sargassum aquifolium
USE: Sargassum crassifolium
REFERENCES: Leaves of S. aquifolium are used as food. The youngest leaves are picked and used because the older leaves are too tough to eat. Leaves are washed and soaked in fresh water overnight and can then be used in food. It is usually chopped or ground up and combined with other seaweed or cooked in soup.
