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ʻaʻalaʻula

/ ʻaʻala.ʻula / Haw to Eng, Pukui-Elbert (1986),

Velvety-green, succulent-appearing seaweeds, one of several species of Codium.

  • Related:
    • It yields a red liquid when placed in a container overnight with brine, after chopping or pounding.
    • Both the liquid and the seaweed are well liked, being eaten plain or with other food.
    • ʻAʻalaʻula is the common name on Kauaʻi and Maui, wāwaeʻiole elsewhere.
  • References:
    • KL. line 47.

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ʻaʻalaʻula

Haw to Eng, Kent (1986),

Edible seaweed (Codium reediae), called aʻala on Kauaʻi. It is more familiar on all islands as limu wāwaeʻiole (Codiumedule), a creeping species covering coral rocks with branched, spongy, felt-like mats. As ʻalaʻula it is known for its fragrance.

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