Description
Very fine purplish red algae in the shape of a leafy blade. Depending on the species, the seaweed can reach 60 cm in length.
Algae present in the North East Atlantic, English Channel and Mediterranean attached to rocks or various other supports (oyster bags, driftwood, etc.). This seaweed is widely cultivated in Asian countries. It enters into the composition of maki.
Other current names in french
Nori, porphyre, laitue de mer pourpre, saladenn zu
Common names in the world
Nori, laver (GB)