Dictyopteris polypodioides (A.P. de Candolle) J.V. Lamouroux
Also known as Dictyopteris membranacea (Stackhouse)
Batters
Description: Thallus flat and leaf-like, to 300
mm long and 20-30 mm broad; fronds olive to yellow-brown,
translucent, and ± regularly dichotomously forked with a
prominent midrib extending to the apices. Margins sometimes
split to the midrib. Initially with an unpleasant smell shortly
after collection, and degenerating quickly.
Habitat: large pools at low water and shallow
subtidal (above).
Distribution: Widely distributed and locally
abundantin summer. All around Ireland except for E coast, W
Scotland, Wales, SW England, and S to Portugal and W Africa.
Key characteristics: Midrib, strong smell.
Photographs © M.D. Guiry
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