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Wakame (sea mustard)

Undaria pinnatifida

Photo by Ava T-B
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Description:

Native to cold temperate coastal areas of Japan, Korea and China, in recent decades it has become established in New Zealand, the United States, France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Argentina and Australia. It was nominated one of the 100 worst invasive species in the world. (Wiki)

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Wakame

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Wakame

Undaria pinnatifida

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okiegirl85
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Comments (2)
Ava T-B
Thanks so much okiegirl85.mm for the ID!
okiegirl85
See also http://micksmarinebiology.blogspot.com/2010_07_01_archive.html and scroll down a few photos and there are a few photos there.
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PublishedAugust 31, 2013

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