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