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Family Rhodomelaceae

HAWAII

Laurencia mcdermidiae 

Makapu'u intertidal, Oahu

MCDERMID'S LAURENCIA

Common on wave benches exposed to wave action.  Bright green tufts with red only at the base.  Attains 3 inches.  Endemic to Hawaii.