TaxonomyPhaeophyceae
old name
Alaria tenuifolia
new name
Alaria marginata
USE: Alaria tenuifolia
REFERENCES: A. marginata are an edible kelp, commonly harvested in the spring and early summer to avoid frond harm from the summer storms. The upper frond and midrib can be harvested, leaving the lower portion of the frond to continue to grow. Once harvested, the alaria marginata can be used fresh or dried.
