Fully (complinately) branched with branches arranged on each side of one axis (pinnate). Branches have regular flexible joints (intergeniculum). Arises from a calcified crust (crustose). Colour varies from red-purple through to whitish pinks and greys.
Was used as a medicine through history and even in todays society.
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What habitats does Corallina officinalis live in?
A widespread and abundant, especially on exposed coasts common in midtidal rock pools and subtidaly on rocks and reefs areas
What is the distribution of Corallina officinalis?
Worldwide in Australia it is found in most states including around Tasmania
How big does Corallina officinalis grow?
Can grow to around 120mm although 60 to 70 mm is more common
This does not mean that it cannot be found locally, just that I have not been able to verify records at the time this species was added to the database.
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