Purple laver
Porphyra purpurea
Family: Bangiaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate waters.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Europe
How it is used for food
The fronds are boiled for several hours and used to make bread.
Edible parts
Seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Porphyra nereocystis;