Sea Vegetable
Ulva rigida
A tier
Ulva rigida is a firmer sea lettuce relative—stiffer blades, still bright green, used similarly in salads and drying. Taxonomy of Ulva is fluid; kitchen role is green sheet seaweed. Salads and chips; slightly more chew. Species entry for variety lists. Clean harvest essential.
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ChipSalad
Traits
ChewFirmerFirmer GreenGreenLightMarineSheet
History
U. rigida was distinguished among green sea lettuces scientifically.
Specialty foragers and farms listed rigida among edible Ulva.