Summary ²

Agarum clathratum (“sea colander”) is a subtidal kelp, but can be found washed up after storms. This kelp is easily distinguished from Alaria esculenta because Agarum’s blade is naturally full of holes in addition to having a thick, central ridge (midrib).

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2. (c) Keegan Dougherty, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

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