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Caulerpa serrulata

Family: Caulerpaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It has branches which are erect. They are flattened and forked. There are coarse teeth along the edge. They become curved in sunny locations.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows just below the tidal zone on sheltered and partly exposed shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, Bahamas, Central America, Chile, Comoros, Cuba, Djibouti, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, Mozambique, North Africa, Oman, Pacific, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kaka

Synonyms

Fucus serrulatus Forsskal;