Himanthalia is a genus of brown algae. It is the only genus in the family Himanthaliaceae in the order Fucales. It includes two species: Himanthalia durvillei and Himanthalia elongata.
Common names Himanthalia are used for human consumption; they are marketed in France under the names "Sea beans" or "Sea spaghetti"Cabioch et al. Guide des algues des mers d'Europe. Delachaux et Niestlé, 232 p., page 66-67 .
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