Irish Moss
NameIrish Moss
Species NameChondrus crispus
Common NameIrish Moss
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeN/A
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typealgal fronds
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Notable FeaturesEdible red alga, rich in carrageenan, commonly found in rocky intertidal zones along the Atlantic coasts.
Description
This specimen is a clump of Irish Moss, a common red alga found in the intertidal zone. It exhibits a dark reddish-brown coloration with frilly, branching thalli, appearing wet and glistening on a sandy substrate. It is not a bonsai specimen.
