Chondrus crispus aka Irish Moss, Carragheen

Taxonomy ID: 10113

Genus Chondrus Family Gigartinaceae Order Gigartinales Class Florideophyceae Phylum Rhodophyta

Common names

Irish Moss, Carragheen, Irish Moss

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Is Irish Moss, Carragheen toxic to humans/pets?

There is no verified data on the toxicity of this plant in the records of Ploi. If any person, including yourself, a family member, or a pet, consume plant material with an uncertain toxicity level, it is advisable to seek the advice of a healthcare expert.

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