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Desmarestia ligulata
The thallus is golden to olive brown, reaching 80 cm (31 in) tall, with opposite, flattened branches to several orders and a main axis and branches with faint midrib and lateral veins.
Spotted in a tide pool at Tongue Point.
This species has a high acid content and causes specimens to quickly break down.
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Very cool! I like its common name as well. Can’t wait to see your Mt. Rainier pics.