Palmaria palmata

Palmaria palmata, commonly called dulse, is a red seaweed gathered or cultivated for food. It is used dried or fresh as a sea vegetable, added to dishes as a seasoning or eaten as a vegetable ingredient. It is distinct from unrelated seaweeds that may also be sold under general seaweed labels.

Its fronds are thin and flexible, typically reddish to purplish, and become leathery or crisp when dried. The flavour is savoury and marine, sometimes described as mildly salty. It is sold fresh, dried in pieces or flakes, and sometimes ground; the form and any added salt affect its taste and use.