Golden kelp
Laminaria ochroleuca
Family: Laminariaceae
What it is like
A brown seaweed.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Algeria, Azores, Britain, Canary Islands, Europe, France, Ireland, Italy, Mauritania, Mediterranean, Morocco, Namibia, North Africa, Portugal, Southern Africa, Spain, West Africa, Western Sahara
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Folha-de-carriola