725 observations
false Irish moss
Mastocarpus stellatus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Rhodophyta ›Class: Florideophyceae ›Order: Gigartinales ›Family: Phyllophoraceae ›Genus: Mastocarpus
About
Mastocarpus stellatus, also called Clúimhín Cait (cats' puff), carragheen, or false Irish moss, is a species of red algae closely related to Irish Moss, or Chondrus crispus. It is collected in Ireland and Scotland, together with Chondrus crispus as Irish moss, dried, and sold for cooking and as the basis for a drink reputed to ward off colds and flu.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of false Irish moss is Mastocarpus stellatus.
- false Irish moss belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- false Irish moss belongs to the phylum Rhodophyta.
- false Irish moss belongs to the class Florideophyceae.
- false Irish moss belongs to the order Gigartinales.
- false Irish moss belongs to the family Phyllophoraceae.
- false Irish moss belongs to the genus Mastocarpus.