Feather boa, Boa kelp
Egregia menziesii

Family: Alariaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

There are 3 Egregia species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It needs a temperature below 15°C. It needs high salinity.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America

How it is used for food

The young parts can be harvested and used as a vegetable. They become tender with brief cooking. The small oblong floats or bladders are added to soups, stews and stir-fried dishes.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Egregia laevigata;