Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus)
Irish Moss (Chondrus crispus) Taxonomy: Irish Moss belongs to the Gigartinaceae family. Which includes several types of red algae. Its scientific name, Chondrus crispus, refers to its wrinkled appearance and crisp texture. Species: While Chondrus crispus is the primary species called Irish Moss. It has close relatives in the red algae family that grow in similar…