Sagati
Codium geppiorum

Family: Codiaceae

What it is like

A seaweed. It is made up of filaments or threads. They are clear with an outer layer of green. The branches are club shaped and closely pressed together but not joined. It is slender. The branches lie over.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows only in shaded places. It grows in lower tidal zones and in sheltered and partly exposed shores.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, China, East Africa, Fiji, Hawaii, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Middle East, New Zealand, Oman, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, SE Asia, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, USA, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The plants are eaten. They have a pleasant nutty flavour. They can be used fresh in salads.

Edible parts

Algae, fronds, seaweed

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Sagati, Totoyava

Synonyms

Codium geppii O Schmidt;