Sugar kelp
Laminaria saccharina
Family: Laminariaceae
What it is like
A seaweed.
Where it is found
It grows in temperate waters. It grows on rocky shores below low tide mark.
Countries/locations it is found in
Alaska, Atlantic, Britain, Canada, Europe, France, Iceland, Mediterranean, Netherlands, Norway, North America, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, USA
How it is used for food
It is used in soups and stews. It can be eaten as a vegetable, raw or cooked.
Edible parts
Blades
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Nuvakataq