At the tip of each giant kelp frond is found the apical scimitar blade, the site of the meristem or persistent growth zone. Here the kelp's floats and blades differentiate and split apart as the kelp grows toward the surface of the sea. Depth 3 m.
This subtidal view shows the alga's terminal blade located at the end of a long stipe. The alga can form an understory canopy beneath that of giant kelp.
Postelsia, also known as the sea palm is a genus of kelp. There is only one species, Postelsia palmaeformis. It is found along the western coast of North America, on rocky shores with constant waves. It is one of the few algae that can survive and remain erect out of the water.
Postelsia, also known as the sea palm is a genus of kelp. There is only one species, Postelsia palmaeformis. It is found along the western coast of North America, on rocky shores with constant waves. It is one of the few algae that can survive and remain erect out of the water.
Postelsia, also known as the sea palm is a genus of kelp. There is only one species, Postelsia palmaeformis. It is found along the western coast of North America, on rocky shores with constant waves. It is one of the few algae that can survive and remain erect out of the water.
