Caulerpa taxifolia

Family: Caulerpaceae

What it is like

A green seaweed.

Where it is found

It grows in tropical places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Central Africa, Central America, China, Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, East Africa, Europe, France, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, North America, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seaweed, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Fucus taxifolius M. Vahl;