Nori is a dried edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine, usually made from species of the red algae genus Pyropia, including P. yezoensis and P. tenera. It has a strong and distinctive flavor, and is
Nori sheets
Toasting nori sheets in Shinagawa, print by Hiroshige, 1864
Nori being dried on racks, 1921
Women gathering nori, print by Hiroshige, 1849
Pyropia is a genus of red algae in the family Bangiaceae. It is found around the world in intertidal zones and shallow water. The genus has folding frond-like blades which are either red, brown or gre
Porphyra haitanensis life cycle