Thalassia hemprichii
Sickle seagrass
Herbe en faucille
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally found in a sandy/silty area
- The species forms large meadows
- The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 40 cm
- Diameter of the leaf : 10 mm
- Length of the leaf : 400 mm
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!