Sea palm, Palm seaweed
Postelsia palmaeformis
Family: Laminariaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. The tall thick stipes resemble the trunk of a palm tree.
It is high in iodine. Also put in the family Lessoniaceae.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The stipes are cut into lengths then pickled, candied, preserved, stir-fried, boiled, steamed or added to soups. Sun dried fronds are eaten as snacks. The young fronds are marinated or lightly cooked and served with various dressings.
Edible parts
Algae, frond, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Gaye, Kakgunu-chale