Shipstall

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About

Common Names
Shipstall
Classification
Algae
Description
Shipstall is a large kelp-like algae, which grows in free floating mats in warm sea and oceans. It gets itss name from the shipping hazard it creates when significant growth makes vast barriers to vessels.

Ecology

Rarity
Uncommon
Distribution
Tropical to sub tropical salt water,
Life Cycle

Related Species

Uses

Cultivation
While harvested as a food source by some cultures, shipstall is not intentionally cultivated
Culinary
The leaf-like fronds of shipstall are edible, and often used in soups or dried and used as a herb for seafood dishes.
Medicinal
Other
The stems of shipstall contain tough fibres which can be used to make a rough textile fabric, ropes, and cordage.

History

Cultural
Religious

Stories

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