wild harvested nori; rock nori
Refers to naturally growing nori seaweed harvested from rocks, as opposed to cultivated nori. Often used in food contexts.
See also: のり
Rock nori has a strong flavor and is delicious when simmered in soy sauce.
jelly lichen; Collema lichen
A type of lichen that grows on rocks, resembling nori. Primarily a biological term; not commonly used in everyday conversation.
In this region, harvesting of wild nori becomes active in winter.
Iwanori, a type of jelly lichen, grows on damp rocks.
Standard kanji spelling for this type of seaweed.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling, common in everyday writing.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological contexts or for emphasis.
Compound of 岩 (iwa, 'rock') and 海苔 (nori, 'nori seaweed'). The name reflects its natural habitat on rocks.