Green bubble weed

Dictyosphaeria cavernosa

seaweed

A dark green seaweed in hollow, lumpy balls 2 to 5 cm across, which open into saucers as they age; eaten in warm seas.

Origin

Tropical seas worldwide

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

It is washed several times in fresh water to remove sand and salt, then eaten raw or blanched for a few seconds.

Molecules

Seaweed polysaccharides · Iodine

Did you know?

In deep water, the saucer can reach thirty centimetres.