Osmundea sinicola
Habitat and Range 3
Occasionally found growing on other algal turf. Resides in the lower intertidal zones of Santa Cruz island and La Jolla, California, to Revillagigedo island, Mexico.
Source: Marine Algae of California (MAC)
Morphology and Identification 3
Deep rose red, usually growing between 2 - 4 cm tall. Easily identifiable from its distinct chlorine smell when broken open.
Previously named Laurencia sinicola.
Source: Marine Algae of California (MAC)
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iNat Map
| Common name | Algae, Red Algae |
|---|---|
| Region | Channel Islands North, Channel Islands South, Government Point to Mexico |
