genus
Asparagopsis
Asparagopsis
Field notes
Asparagopsis is a genus of edible red macroalgae (Rhodophyta). The species Asparagopsis taxiformis is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions, while Asparagopsis armata is found in warm temperate regions. Both species are highly invasive, and have colonised the Mediterranean Sea. A third accepted species is A. svedelii, while others are of uncertain status.
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native Asparagopsis All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
