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Cocol de agua
Chroococcus turgidus

Family: Chroococcaceae


What it is like

A seaweed.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Arctic, Asia, Australia, Britain, Canary Islands, Central America, Cuba, Denmark, Djibouti, East Africa, Europe, Germany, Ghana, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Liberia, Mediterranean, Mexico, Mozambique, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Romania, Scandinavia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, West Africa, West Indies


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Cocol de agua

Synonyms