DSC_4650 Paddle weed (Ecklonia radiata) plants washed ashore after storm. A conspicuous kelp in northern NZ, forming beds along rocky coastlines. Low intertidal to subtidal zones. Mathesons Bay, Leigh *
P_3070052 Lessonia (Lessonia variegata) golden to olive brown strap-like blades, usually flecked with darker brown. Upper subtidal zone. Island Bay, Wellington
P_3070049 Lessonia (Lessonia variegata) golden to olive brown strap-like blades, usually flecked with darker brown. Upper subtidal zone. Island Bay, Wellington
