Macrocystis

Synonyms

Giant Kelp

Giant Kelps

Kelp, Giant

Kelps, Giant

Macrocysti

Macrocystis pyrifera

Macrocystis pyriferas

pyriferas, Macrocystis

A genus of BROWN ALGAE in the family Lessoniaceae, and one of the major forms of KELP. The species Macrocystis pyrifera, also known as giant kelp, is the largest of the marine algae.