Ulva californica

Habitat and range 3

Found in the upper to mid from Oregon to Isla Magdalena, Baja California (MAC). More common in southern California and disturbed areas.

Morphology and identification 3

Ephemeral green algae. Bright green blade, often small. 1.5 – 2cm tall, growing in clusters. Blades oval to irregular shaped and are 2 cells thick (very thin).

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Common name Algae, Green Algae
Region Alaska to British Columbia, Channel Islands North, Channel Islands South, Government Point to Mexico, San Francisco to Government Point, WA Olympic Coast to San Francisco