Chondrus crispus is a relatively small sea alga, reaching up to a little more than 20 centimetres ( in) in length. It grows from a discoid holdfast and branches four or five times in a dichotomous, fan-like manner. The morphology is highly variable, especially the broadness of the thalli.

2023年11月1日 · Sea moss, also known as Irish moss or red seaweed, is a type of seaweed that grows year-round in tidepools and inlets. It's found along the coastlines of Europe, North America, and the British...

2025年1月6日 · It’s also known as Irish sea moss and Irish moss — or Chondrus crispus, if you want to get formal about it. It’s harvested for its carrageenan, an ingredient used to thicken milk products like ice cream, but it’s also available raw and in supplement form — think pills, powders, gels and gummies.

A unique strain of Chondrus crispus was studied for cultivation potential in estuaries and basins of Atlantic Canada. Known as giant Irish moss because of its very broad fronds, this strain lacks a holdfast and is naturally found only in a sheltered lagoon in the southeastern Gulf of St Lawrence.

2022年5月5日 · Chondrus Crispus, also known as Irish Sea Moss, is a type of edible algae or seaweed. This red sea vegetable contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is widely used today to benefit overall health.

2024年12月6日 · Chondrus crispus, also known as Irish Moss, is a type of red algae that grows along the rocky coasts of the North Atlantic. Though often overlooked, this incredible seaweed has been a staple in traditional remedies and food cultures for centuries.

Sea moss (Chondrus crispus) is a type of red seaweed commonly found in the northern Atlantic. It's a source of the food additive, carrageenan. Sea moss is about 80% water. It provides...