Red laver
Pyropia abbottiae

Family: Bangiaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It has a thin blade. It is broad and irregular shaped. The blades are only 1 or 2 cells thick.

There are 116 Porphyra species.

Where it is found

It grows in temperate waters.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Asia, Canada, North America, Russia, USA

How it is used for food

The plant is dried, crushed and sprinkled on foods as a flavouring. The plant is dried and stored for lter use. The plant is cooked and eaten with fish and other foods.

An important edible seaweed.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Porphyra abbottiae V. Krishnamurthy; Porphyra perforata;