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Irish moss

Irish moss -
Chondrus crispus


Scientific names: The Greek word chondros means grain, grain of salt or cartilage, while the Latin crispus means tempted, curled, whirled, uneven, trembling or shivering.

Other names: Carragheen, jelly moss, bejin gwenn and pioca.

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