Irish moss
Red algae thickener
Irish moss is a type of red seaweed found on rocky Atlantic coasts, harvested for carrageenan—a gel-like substance used as a thickener in foods, cosmetics, and medicines.
It also appears in traditional remedies and, in Caribbean cooking, in a sweet, creamy beverage: She made Irish moss with condensed milk and nutmeg.
Phycoerythrin-bearing aquatic photosynthesizers
- rhodophytaPhylum of red algae
- corallineOf or like reef-building polyps
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
- dulseEdible red seaweed
nori · laver · sea lettuce · bladderwrack · rockweed · sargassum · wakame · intertidal
Substance adding viscosity
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
- puddingCreamy thickened sweet dish
blancmange · Jamaica · Caribbean · panna cotta · desserts · smoothies · soups · brewing
Inorganic natural solids
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
iron · zinc · vitamins · fiber · antioxidants · digestive health · immune support · nutrient-dense
Rocks enabling water passage
- rock gardenArranged stones with plants
- perennialRecurring each year
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- low-growingRemaining near ground level
mat-forming · white flowers · drought-tolerant · landscaping · pathways · Japanese garden · ornamental · creeping
red algae
Phycoerythrin-bearing aquatic photosynthesizers
- rhodophytaPhylum of red algae
- corallineOf or like reef-building polyps
- kelpLarge brown marine algae
dulse · nori · laver · sea lettuce · bladderwrack · rockweed · sargassum · wakame · intertidal · tidepool
thickener
Substance adding viscosity
- gelling agentSubstance creating semi-solid consistency
- stabilizerThing ensuring steadiness
- emulsifierCombines immiscible liquids
pudding · blancmange · Jamaica · Caribbean · panna cotta · desserts · smoothies · soups · brewing · clarifying
minerals
Inorganic natural solids
- iodineAntiseptic element, atomic fifty-three
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
magnesium · iron · zinc · vitamins · fiber · antioxidants · digestive health · immune support · nutrient-dense · superfood
stepping stones
Rocks enabling water passage
- rock gardenArranged stones with plants
- perennialRecurring each year
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
low-growing · mat-forming · white flowers · drought-tolerant · landscaping · pathways · Japanese garden · ornamental · creeping
Irish mossdesert plant
Vegetation of dry wastelands
cactus · tumbleweed · sagebrush · prairie grass · tree
Irish mossflowering plant
Seed-in-fruit producer
oak tree · fern · grass · conifer · angiosperm