Taxonomy

Division:

Rhodophyta | - red algae

Family:

Gracilariaceae

Genus:

Gracilariopsis

Species:

Gracilariopsis chorda

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-rich marine sediment

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in intertidal zones