Branched like a fern, branchlets have colourless tips. Attached by a rough textured grey-green stolon, which may form a tangled mat. Colour is bright green and texture firm.

Subtidal to considerable depths, on rocks, coarse pebbles and shell rubble. Open coasts.

Uses the sun's energy.

http://www.algaebase.org/search/species/detail/?species_id=11706 (accessed 15/10/10) Seaweeds of NZ; Adams
NZ Seaweeds, An Illustrated Guide: Nelson