Species: Saccharina latissima (L.) C. E. Lane, C. Mayes, Druehl & G. W. Saunders (Also known as Laminaria saccharina )
Sukkertare in Norwegian BokmålPoor man's weather glass, Sugar Kelp, Sugar Wrack in English
Classification The species Saccharina latissima belongs to:
Photos Photos of Saccharina latissima (4):
1 of 4: Habit of 4 m long individualThis is one of our large kelp species which thrives in the sublittoral zone in wave protected and semi- protected areas. It attaches to rock, small boulders and stones. Photo: © Vivian Husa Terms of use
Species Saccharina latissima
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Sampling location Halsnøy, Hordaland
Sampling date 2009-06-22
Published 2010-03-10 Photo is showing (categorized) Note: The species have a large undivided frond without midrib. The frond is wrinkled with wavy margins and often with wrinkle-like rows along the middle of the flat blade. The species is perennial and can live for 3-4 years and reach a length of 4 meters.
2 of 4: Habitat
Species Saccharina latissima
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Sampling location Halsnøy, Hordaland
Sampling date 2009-06-22
Published 2010-03-10 Photo is showing (categorized)
3 of 4: Blade detail
Species Saccharina latissima
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Sampling location Raunefjorden, Hordaland
Sampling date 2008-04-18
Published 2010-03-10 Photo is showing (categorized)
4 of 4: Lamina with a large sorus
Species Saccharina latissima
Sampling location Seløy, Korsfjorden, Hordaland
Sampling date 2022-10-26
Published 2026-07-27 Photo is showing (categorized)
