Pacific kombu
Laminaria setchellii
Family: Laminariaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, Mexico, North America, Pacific, USA
How it is used for food
The large blades are boiled and cut into strips and cooked with rice, beans or vegetables. It can be used for a soup stock.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Hafgygia andersonii Areschoug; Laminaria andersonii (Areschoug) Farlow;