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  7. Encrusting Red Algae

genus

Encrusting Red Algae

Mastocarpus

Includes
1 native 4 present
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Children

  • Turkish Washcloth native
  • False Irish Moss present
  • Bushy Turkish Washcloth present
  • Mastocarpus alaskensis
  • Mastocarpus agardhii

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Top native encrusting red algae All

Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.

  • Turkish Washcloth Mastocarpus papillatus food 2

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