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Spiral wrack
Fucus spiralis

Family: Fucaceae


What it is like

A seaweed. A brown algae. It has a holdfast attached to rocks. The blade is flattened with a distinct mid-rib and itis twisted in a spiral.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Atlantic, Britain, Europe, Mediterranean, Portugal


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, algae


How it is grown


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