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They belong to the group of Eed Algae, otherwise known 

 as Florideae. They contain a red pigment called 

 Phycoerythrin , combined with the usual green colouring 

 matter Chlorophyll, Floridean starch, oil drops, and 

 Iodine. 



Owing to the low content of heat-producing elements, 

 Carrageen provides an excellent summer food in the 

 form of blanc-mange. For this reason also, and for its 

 demulcent properties and iodine content, it is useful 

 in the dietary of the consumptive. 



(b) Corallinaceae. 

 Corallina officinalis. Curiae CriAgA. 



(c) Rhodymeniaceae. 

 Rhodymenia Palmata. T)uii,eAr-c gAr*. 



(d) Laurenciaceae. 



Laurencia (various). Pepper Dulse, Tufted, and Obtuse. 

 milfeAn Cru5.j;.d. 



(e) Rhodomelaceae. 

 Polysiphonia Fastigiata. CtiriAC UriiorcAip. 



GREEN SEAWEEDS. 



CHLOROSPERMEAE. 

 ULVACEAE. 



Porphyra Lanciniata. Laver or Sloke. SleAbACAn ; SteAfiAc ; 



SlATJAC. 



Is stewed for hours until tender, and when dressed with 

 butter, vinegar and pepper, it is served as a vegetable. 

 Ulva Latissima. Green Laver. 5 Lap An. 



Is sometimes sold as " Sloucawn." It is usually employed 

 as packing for oysters and lobsters. 

 Enteromorpha Intestinalis. LiotiAin VlAitne, bneAH, tUitne. 



