Sugar kelp

Saccharina latissima, commonly known as sugar kelp, sea belt, or Devil’s apron, is a prominent species of large brown algae belonging to the family Laminariaceae. This marine macroalga is characterized by its long, undivided, ribbon-like blade with a distinctive crinkled or dimpled texture and a short, flexible stipe. It is primarily found in the cold to temperate, nutrient-rich waters of the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, thriving in sheltered coastal areas from the lower intertidal zone down to significant depths (up to 30 meters or more) where it forms extensive underwater kelp beds.

Names

Scientific
   Saccharina latissima
Synonym
   Laminaria saccharina
English
   Devil's apron
   Sea belt
   Sugar kelp
Dutch
   Suikerwier
German
   Zuckertang
Other
   Kombu

Taxonomy

Order
   Laminariales
Family
   Laminariaceae
Genus
   Saccharina
Species
   Saccharina latissima (Sugar kelp)

Crop categories

Algae
Industrial crops
Marine crops
Temperate crops
Wild-harvested crops

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