also: ガゴメコンブ
noun
kagome kombu; Saccharina sculpera
A species of edible kelp with a distinctive lattice-like pattern on its surface. Used in Japanese cuisine, especially for making dashi stock.
かごめ昆布はだしを取るのに適している。
Kagome kombu is suitable for making dashi stock.
北海道ではガゴメコンブがよく採れる。
Kagome kombu is often harvested in Hokkaido.
The name かごめ (籠目) refers to the lattice-like pattern on the kelp's surface, resembling a woven basket. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.