Scouler's Surf-grass, Sea grass
Phyllospadix scouleri
Family: Zosteraceae
What it is like
A slender green herb that grows along sea coasts. Male and female flowers are on separate plants.
The Zosteraceae are plants that grow in sea water. They grow under the surface.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Canada, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The underground stems or rhizomes are chewed raw. The leaves are occasionally cooked and eaten when they have herring eggs on them.
Edible parts
Leaves, root
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Phyllospadix ruprechtii Tzvelev;