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Sea Lettuce

Ulva lactuca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Lebanon, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Chlorophyta (Chlorophyta)

Class

Ulvophyceae (Ulvophyceae)

Species

Ulva lactuca (Sea Lettuce)

Names in Other Languages

French laitue de mer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sea Lettuce?

The scientific name of Sea Lettuce is Ulva lactuca. It belongs to the genus Ulva.

What is the conservation status of Sea Lettuce?

Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sea Lettuce live?

Sea Lettuce is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Lebanon, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (New Zealand), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Lebanon, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey.

What family does Sea Lettuce belong to?

Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca) belongs to the genus Ulva, which is part of the taxonomic family Ulvaceae.

Is Sea Lettuce endangered?

No, Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sea Lettuce belong to?

Sea Lettuce (Ulva lactuca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Sea Lettuce?

The closest relatives of Sea Lettuce in the genus Ulva include Sea Lettuce, Green String Lettuce, Flexuous Gutweed, Thread Weed, Gut Weed.