The sea lettuces comprise the genus Ulva, a group of edible green algae that is widely distributed along the coasts of the world's oceans. The type species within the genus Ulva is Ulva lactuca, lactuca being Latin for "lettuce".

Sea lettuce is a type of green seaweed in the phylum Chlorophyta, which includes around 4,300 species. While about 90% of Chlorophytes are freshwater and often unicellular, it refers to a group of closely related multicellular marine species in the genus Ulva and class Ulvophyceae.

Ulva lactuca, also known by the common name sea lettuce, [1] is an edible green alga in the family Ulvaceae. It is the type species of the genus Ulva. A synonym is U. fenestrata, referring to its "windowed" or "holed" appearance. Despite its common name, it is not a lettuce. [2]

sea lettuce, (genus Ulva), genus of green algae (family Ulvaceae) usually found growing on rocky shores of seas and oceans around the world. Some species also grow in brackish water rich in organic matter or sewage and can accumulate heavy metals.

Oct 31, 2023 · Sea lettuce is a delicious, leafy superfood that enhances your dishes while providing nutrition. Whether fresh or dried, this seaweed adds a tasty umami flavor.

Apr 2, 2021 · Sea lettuce, which has the scientific name of Ulva lactuca and belongs to the family Ulvaceae, is perennial green seaweed that has a broad, translucent frond, which are two cell layers thick. It is the type species of the genus Ulva.

Sea lettuce is the common name for a group of closely related multi-cellular marine species in the genus Ulva and class Ulvophyceae. True to its name, sea lettuce resembles leaves of green lettuce. The color is often bright green but can range from dark green to almost yellow.

Scaevola taccada, also known as beach cabbage, sea lettuce, or beach naupaka, is a flowering plant in the family Goodeniaceae found in mangrove swamps and rocky or sandy coastal locations in the tropical areas of the Indo-Pacific.

Feb 15, 2019 · Sea lettuce, which has the scientific name of Ulva lactuca and belongs to the phylum Chlorophyta, is a perennial green seaweed that has a broad, translucent frond, which is two cell layers thick. It can grow up to a height of two feet.

Just two cells thick, sea lettuce is vibrant green and translucent, making it a beautiful sight below and above the water. A cosmopolitan species, sea lettuce is found in every ocean. You'll spot it clinging to rocks in tide pools, pier pilings, floating docks, or driftwood.