Large wire weed
Callophycus serratus
Family: Areschougiaceae
What it is like
A red seaweed. It is stiff and rubbery. It has opposite branches. The branches are dark red and flattened. It grows 10-20 cm tall.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on rocks in shallow surf.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Fiji, Kenya, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tanzania, Tonga
How it is used for food
It can be eaten cooked. It can be baked in an earth oven with meat. It can also be dried and then soaked again in water.
Edible parts
Seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Thysanocladia serrata Harvey ex Kutzing