Ecklonia stolonifera (edible brown algae)
A species of edible brown algae, often used in Japanese cuisine. The name is usually written in katakana.
Ecklonia stolonifera is sometimes used as an ingredient in miso soup.
On this coast, Ecklonia stolonifera is often harvested in spring.
Kanji spelling is uncommon; the katakana form is standard.
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.