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Nostoc flagelliforme

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Nostoc flagelliforme is a species of cyanobacterium (blue-green algae) that lives in the Gobi Desert and is commonly known as "fat choy", "fa cai", "hair vegetable" and "hair moss." It is a priced delicacy in Chinese cuisine.