Saccharina latissima

Sugar kelp
Zuckertang
Suikerwier
Laminaire sucrée
Laminaria zucarada

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic

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 20 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!