Chlorella
Chlorella vulgaris
Family: Chlorellaceae
What it is like
A single celled micro plankton.
It is rich in protein and used as a food supplement. Also put in the family Oocystaceae. It probably has anticancer properties.
Where it is found
It grows in freshwater.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Austria, Britain, China, Europe, Singapore
How it is used for food
It is used as a food supplement.
Edible parts
Algae