Genus Gracilaria (Sea Moss)
Incorrect botanical name
This is the most widely recognised version of Sea Moss. However, it is often innocently confused with “Irish Moss”, when in fact it does not grow anywhere near Ireland.
We say “innocently” because we do not believe that companies deliberately call it “Irish Moss” to avoid deception. In our opinion, it is simply a minor technical error and a misunderstanding of the botanical name for each species. We know of very reputable companies who call it Irish Moss when in fact it is the Genus Gracilaria, but again it is just an honest mistake. That is why there is so much confusion and people misname this species: Chondrus Crispus or Irish Moss. It is an innocent mistake, as we have pointed out before, there are literally thousands of species of Sea Moss and it is very easy to misname them.
