Saccharina
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| Scientific name | Saccharina |
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| Phylum | Ochrophyta |
| Order | Kelp |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Laminariaceae |
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| ID | 2991472 |
About Saccharina
Saccharina is a genus of 24 species of Phaeophyceae. It is found in the north Atlantic Ocean and the northern Pacific Ocean at depths from 8 m to 30 m. The commercially important species Saccharina japonica is cultivated as kombu, a popular food in Japan.