noun
Ecklonia stolonifera (edible brown algae)
A species of edible brown algae, often used in Japanese cuisine. The name is usually written in katakana.
ツルアラメは味噌汁の具として使われることがある。
Ecklonia stolonifera is sometimes used as an ingredient in miso soup.
この海岸では春になるとツルアラメがよく採れる。
On this coast, Ecklonia stolonifera is often harvested in spring.
The name likely derives from 蔓 (tsuru, 'vine') and 荒布 (arame, a type of seaweed), referring to its vine-like appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.