Tag: Seaweed names

In 1811, bladderwrack was the original source from which iodine was first discovered, cementing its historical importance. The brown seaweed, known scientifically as *Fucus vesiculosus*, is known by many different names around the world, reflecting its widespread presence on rocky coastlines and varied traditional uses.

While most people recognize it simply as 'seaweed,' the large group of marine algae belonging to the class Phaeophyceae is also known by many other names, including kelp, bladderwrack, and sargassum. The specific name often depends on the species and its habitat, ranging from giant kelp forests to floating mats in the ocean.