Green bubble algae, Green sea balls
Dictyosphaeria cavernosa
Family: Valoniaceae
What it is like
A seaweed. It looks like a mass of green balls.
There are about 9 Dictyosphaeria species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows near coral reefs.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Central America, China, Cuba, East Africa, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Haiti, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Martinique, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Middle East, Mozambique, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Indies, Yemen
How it is used for food
A minor food.
Edible parts
Algae, seaweed