Species

Corallina officinalis

Etymology

officinalis: From the Latin officina shortened from opificina which originally meant 'workshop' but later came to mean a monastic storeroom, herb-room or pharmacy. Refers to the plant's real or perceived medicinal value.

Authority

Corallina officinalis L.

Family

Corallinaceae

Flora Category

Non Vascular - Native

Endemic Taxon

No

This page last updated on 28 Aug 2012