How to Identify Ulvaceae
Ulvaceae is a plant family in the Plantae kingdom, order Ulvales, class Ulvophyceae. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide. Some species in this family are toxic — exercise caution when handling unknown specimens.
Representative Ulvaceae Species
Ulva rigida C.Agardh
Ulva rigida C.Agardh
Ulva rigida C.Agardh is a green alga in the Ulvaceae family that favors eutrophi…
Ulva lactuca L.
Ulva lactuca L.
Ulva lactuca L., common sea lettuce, is a widespread green alga with food and bi…
⚠️ Poisonous
Ulva californica Wille
Ulva californica Wille
Ulva californica is a green sea lettuce alga found along the Pacific coast of No…
Ulva intestinalis L.
Ulva intestinalis L.
Ulva intestinalis L. is a widespread green alga with tubular branched fronds and…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Ulvaceae?
Ulvaceae plants belong to the Ulvales order in the Plantae kingdom. Browse the 5 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Ulvaceae?
Ulvaceae is classified in the order Ulvales, class Ulvophyceae, phylum Chlorophyta. The family contains 5 accepted species worldwide.
⚠️ Are any Ulvaceae species poisonous?
Yes, some Ulvaceae species are toxic or poisonous. Always exercise caution with unknown specimens. View poisonous Ulvaceae species or browse the full poisonous species guide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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