Laminaria \Lam`i*na"ri*a\, n. [NL. See {Lamina}.] (Bot.)
A genus of great seaweeds with long and broad fronds; kelp,
or devil's apron. The fronds commonly grow in clusters, and
are sometimes from thirty to fifty feet in length. See
Illust. of {Kelp}.
Laminaria
n : type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown
kelps [syn: {genus Laminaria}]