Halidrys siliquosa
Pod weed
Meereiche
Hauwwier
Queue-de-poulain
Alga de vainas
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- Species generally living in a group
- The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the alga : 300 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!