Maerl
Lithothamnion corallioides
Family: Hapalidiaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Adriatic, Africa, Asia, Britain, Canary Islands, Corsica, Europe, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Libya, Mauritania, Mediterranean, North Africa, Scandinavia, Spain, Tunisia, West Africa
How it is used for food
It is used as an aid in food processing.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed