Sea Grapes, Green algae
Caulerpa racemosa

Family: Caulerpaceae

What it is like

A green seaweed or algae. It has erect branches. These have club shaped small branches. It can vary a lot and some varieties have been named. The branches end in grape like bunches. There are several forms or varieties.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on sand and rocks along the coast line. It also occurs in mangrove swamps.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Caribbean, Central Africa, Chile, China, Colombia, Cook Islands, Djibouti, East Africa, East Timor, Ethiopia, Europe, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Gabon, Ghana, Greece, Guam, Hawaii, Hispaniola, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Mexico, Middle East, Myanmar, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Africa, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Polynesia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, SE Asia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tokelau Islands, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam, West Africa, West Indies, Yemen

How it is used for food

It is eaten raw or as a salad. It is often eaten with freshly grated coconut or coconut milk.

It is a commercially important seaweed in Bangladesh.

Edible parts

Algae, seaweed, frond

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ararucip lai-lai, Budu tasi, Fuafua, Konini, Lelatu, Letato, Limu eka, Limu fuafua, Ofu limu, Na, Nama, Nama levulevu, Te'emoa, Te'epuaka, Toke

Synonyms

Fucus racemosa Forsskal;