Honey algae
Colpomenia sinuosa

Family: Scytosiphonaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It is golden brown and round and hollow. It has a smooth to irregular surface. It can be 10 cm wide.

There are about 11 Colpomenia species.

Where it is found

It grows in tidal pools. It grows largest in sheltered areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Algeria, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Central America, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, East Africa, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Guinea-Bissau, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kerguelen, Korea, Kuwait, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Micronesia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

It can be chopped and added to stir fried dishes. It can also be used in soups and stews.

Edible parts

Seaweed, fronds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ulva sinuosa Mertens ex Roth; and others