Because Gracilaria lemaneiformis can only be eaten after being soaked in clear water or warm water, it is difficult to remove bacteria or other dirt attached to Gracilaria lemaneiformis if it is only soaked in clear water, and most bacteria can be removed by blanching with hot water.

Gracilaria lemaneiformis is actually a seedling of Chaenomeles, which will grow into a fruit with special shape when it matures. Because the young leaves at the top of the stem look like a dragon's curly beard, it got this common name, and the official name is actually falcon melon seedlings.

Gracilaria lemaneiformis is an important summer vegetable, mainly produced in Miaoli, Nantou, Hualien and Kaohsiung mountainous areas. Because of its strong vitality, it is not afraid of wind and rain, and it is not necessary to spray pesticides and fertilizers when planting, so the planting cost is low and it can be harvested every day.