Tecuitlatl
Arthrospira maxima
Family: Oscillatoriaceae
What it is like
A blue green algae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in Lake Chad in Africa and Lake Texcoco in Mexico. It grows in freshwater
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Central Africa, Central America, Chad, Europe, Mexico, North America, Romania
How it is used for food
It is made into soups and cake like foods. It is cultured as a food supplement.
Edible parts
Algae
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Spirulina maxima (Setchell & N. L. Gardner) Geitler;