Palmaria palmata (Linnaeus) F.Weber & D.Mohr
Kilkee, Co. Clare, Ireland; mid-shore rock platforms on
Mytilus edulis. This is the form known as "Shell Dulse" in English and
Creathnach in Irish. It is said to be better to eat than the larger forms. Plants are to about 50 mm long.
Date: 25 March 2005
Photographer: Michael Guiry
Copyright: © Michael Guiry (mike.guiry@nuigalway.ie)
Image Reference: 8484
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