Ptilota gunneri P. Silva, Maggs et L.M. Irvine
Also known as Ptilota plumosa.
Description: Cartilaginous, compressed, crimson to dark red fronds, tufted, to 300 mm long. Monosiphonous axis flanked by small cortical cells. Branching irregular, secondary branching distichous, bi-tripinnate, ultimate ramuli short, pointed, opposite.
Habitat: Epiphytic on Laminaria hyperborea stipes, exposed shores,
subtidal, Scotland, N England, N and W Ireland, abundant in north.
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