Laminaria saccharina f. complanata Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1903
Publication Details
Laminaria saccharina f. complanata Setchell & N.L.Gardner 1903: 262
Published in: Setchell, W.A. & Gardner, N.L. (1903). Algae of northwestern America. University of California Publications in Botany 1: 165-418, Plates 17-27.
Request PDFType Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laminaria is Laminaria digitata (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is currently regarded as a synonym of Saccharina complanata (Setchell & N.L.Gardner) P.W.Gabrielson, S.C.Lindstrom & O'Kelly.
Source of Synonymy
Gabrielson, P.W., Lindstrom, S.C. & O'Kelly, C.J. (2012). Keys to the seaweeds and seagrasses of Southeast Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Phycological Contribution Number 8. pp. [i]-iv, 1-192. Hillsborough, North Carolina: PhycoID.
Origin of Species Name
Adjective (Latin), sugary (Stearn 1983).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 19 September 2004 by M.D. Guiry.
Last updated: 24 August 2020
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Paul Gabrielson in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 24 August 2020. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 04 January 2025
