Halopteris scoparia

  • Seabroom
  • Algue balai
  • Escobilla de mar

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

  • The species is generally attached to a reef
  • The alga forms carpets on its substrate
  • The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General characteristics of the species

  • Height of the alga : 15 cm

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Chemistry/pharmacy