Gigartina acicularis
Family: Gigartinaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It is a dull reddish-purple.
Where it is found
It grows in warm seas on the West African coast.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Hispaniola, Mauritania, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed