Irish moss
Irish moss (Chondrus crispus)
Meaning
Noun
- A species of edible seaweed, Chondrus crispus.
- Mastocarpus stellatus (species) (false Irish moss), a less commonly gathered seaweed.
- Gracilaria, a genus of seaweeds, cultivated and eaten in Asian cuisines.
- Soleirolia soleirolii (angel's tears), a plant in the nettle family.
- Sagina subulata (species) (syns. Sagina alexandrae (species)), heath pearlwort, a terrestrial plant with needle-like leaves.
- Arenaria verna (species) (golden moss)
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Origin
- From its frequency on the Irish coast.
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