Cochayuyo
Grateloupia doryphora

Family: Halymeniaceae

What it is like

A seaweed.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Adriatic, Africa, Brazil, Britain, Canada, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Chile, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Europe, France, Gambia, Ghana, Italy, Ivory Coast, Martinique, Mediterranean, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Peru, Philippines, SE Asia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, frond, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Halymenia dorypha Montagne;