• Norwegian: fjæreblomst

Characteristics:

Hydroid stage: The pink polyp is framed by approximately 20 tentacles. The pale, straw-colored stem is often branched, in contrast to the yellow, unbranched stem of the similar tall tubularia. The colonies are usually no more than 6 cm high.

Medusa stage: No information.

Habitat:

It seems to prefer current exposed locations with rocks and boulders. It is registered on all depths, down to 100 metres.

Distribution:

This hydroid is widespread in the Northern Atlantic.

Taxonomy:

Also known as Tubularia larynx.