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Native Imarel Flora - by T.A. Saunders, B.Kellestine, K.Johnson v3

Hill Kelp

Not actually a form of seagrass, Hill Kelp is named such because it strongly resembles what one would imagine a terrestrial variety of kelp would be.  Consisting of thin but wide-reaching roots, and a single twisted leaf that can grow up to 15 feet long, Hill Kelp requires little water to sustain itself, surviving for weeks without needing rainfall, though the leaf does grow dry and brittle, curling up and often snapping off during extended droughts.  This plant is edible, and often wilted slightly in an oiled skillet and served with fish, or dried and used for seasoning. Albadosian cuisine features a great deal of this leaf, which tastes much like scallions.