Cymathaere triplicata - Three-ribbed kelp

Family: Lessoniaceae

A distinguishing feature of this species is the presence of three rib-like folds along the blade, a configuration not found in any other kelp. [Pereira ESW]

"This species has a distinctive cucumber-like aroma that can often be smelled before the kelp is seen" [Pereira ESW]

Food Use

Edible "Considered an edible species (Lembi and Waaland 1988)." [Pereira ESW]

Allelochemicals

"McCutcheon et al. (82) showed that extracts of Cymathaere triplicata inhibit B. subtilis." [Mautner]

Use of Related Sp.

Cymathaere japonica - 2.0–4.5 g/kg dry matter - Iodine [HMA]

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