Flower Limu (Laurencia)
Flower Limu
Selection
Pinch or cut upright branches. Shake them thoroughly in salt water to remove dirt.
Storage
Cannot be preserved.
Preparation
- •Wash plants well before use.
- •Can be eaten fresh in salads.
- •Can be cooked or salted and used as a spice forflavoring.
- (Novaczek, 2001)
Photo Source
University of Hawaii
Flower Limu
Flower limu is found on sand, rock or coral in shallowwater and low tides. Branches are cylindrical or flattened and can be red, pink, purple, yellowish-green or black in color. The plant is often entangled or covered with sand (Novaczek, 2001).
Traditional Names
- Hawaiian – limu peʻepeʻe
- Palauan – char