Description
Description: Irish Moss is a species of red algae which grows abundantly along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe and North America.
In its fresh condition this protist is soft and cartilaginous, varying in color from a greenish-yellow, through red, to a dark purple or purplish-brown.
Botanical Name: Chondrus crispus
Common Names: Carrageen moss
Medicinal Part: Algae Whole Plant
INCI Name: Chondrus Crispus
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