Lata
Caulerpa peltata

Family: Caulerpaceae

What it is like

A seaweed or sea vegetable. Now Caulerpa chemnitzia (Esper) J. V. Lamouroux.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Belize, Brazil, Central America, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, East Africa, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Mozambique, North Africa, North America, Oman, Pacific, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

It is eaten raw or as a salad. It is also cooked.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Fuofua, Laba-laba, Louniu

Synonyms

Caulerpa peltata Lamouroux;