Caulerpa racemosa var. occidentalis
Family: Caulerpaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It has small branches with longer stalks and more gradually inflated near the end. Now Caulerpa chemnitzia (Esper) J. V. Lamouroux.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows on coral reefs in tropical waters. It grows in the lower intertidal zones. It is on partly exposed shores.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Central America, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, East Africa, Europe, Fiji, France, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Mauritius, Mexico, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, South America, Taiwan, Tanzania, Vietnam, West Indies
How it is used for food
It is eaten as a salad vegetable. It is rinsed in fresh water and lemon juice added. It can also be fried.
Edible parts
Algae, fronds, seaweed