Colpomenia peregrina
Sauvageau
Oyster thief
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Summary
Source: WikipediaColpomenia peregrina, sometimes referred to by its vernacular names oyster thief and bladder weed, is a species of brown seaweed. This species is native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, but has been introduced to other areas. It was first noticed in Europe in 1906 on oyster beds. It has now been recorded throughout the eastern north Atlantic, from Norway and Sweden to Portugal. It was first recorded in Britain in 1908 and in Ireland in 1934.
Description
A temperate seaweed of the Scytosiphonaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The seaweed is consumed as food.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Alaska, Atlantic, Australia, Canary Islands, Europe, Japan, Scandinavia, New Zealand, North America, Norway, Pacific, USA,
References (1)
- Pereira, L., Edible Seaweeds of the World.
