bladderwrack

bladderwrack
bladderwrack ladderwrack n. 1. similar to and found with black rockweed.

Syn: Ascophyllum nodosum. [WordNet 1.5]

2. common black rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure.

Syn: black rockweed, bladder fucus, tang, Fucus vesiculosus. [WordNet 1.5]


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