Kelp!
As most of you likely know, your esteemed author of the novel Cedar, Salmon and Weed began his writing career with a non-fiction book called Pacific Seaweeds. (Not to mention many scientific journal articles.)
BC BookLook has a nice article on The Professor’s alter ego. Check it out in the link below. (As a bonus, you’ll learn 10 fun facts about kelp to impress your friends with!)
Forget Kale, Go Kelp!