EDIBLE SEAWEEDS 



Isles it is a common article of food. In the United 

 States, it is found on the New England and the Cali- 

 fornia coasts. 



The color of the dulse is a purplish red. It gen- 



The Dulse: 



erally grows upon the rocks, but it is sometimes found 

 upon the fucus and other seaweeds. 



A third edible seaweed is the laver. This is com- 

 mon everywhere. It is known by its dark-purplish 

 frond. This is thin and somewhat elastic. It shines 

 like satin, especially when in the water. 



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