sea cabbage
"Sea cabbage" can refer to different plants and algae found in coastal and marine environments, often used as food.
Definition
C2Marine Biology
(technical)A type of brown alga found in the North Pacific, known for its compact, cabbage-like shape.
Example
- Hedophyllum sessile, commonly referred to as sea cabbage, thrives in cold, nutrient-rich waters.
C2Botany
(technical)A coastal plant, also known as sea kale, with corky seeds and edible leaves similar to cultivated kale.
Example
- Crambe maritima, or sea cabbage, is often found growing along European coastlines.
C2Marine Biology
(technical)A type of alga without a stipe, where blades attach directly to the holdfast, also known as stipeless kelp.
Example
- Saccharina sessilis, another form of sea cabbage, is commonly found in intertidal zones.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sea cabbage":
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