Velvet horn
Codium tomentosum
Family: Codiaceae
What it is like
A green seaweed. It has spongy finger-like branches.
This name has occasionally been misapplied to Codium tenue.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows along the seashore in West Africa.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Angola, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Brazil, Britain, Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Central Africa, Chile, Congo, East Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Europe, France, Gabon, Greece, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Korea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mediterranean, Middle East, Morocco, Netherlands, North Africa, North America, Peru, Portugal, Samoa, SE Asia, Senegal, Seychelles, Somalia, South America, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey, Türkiye, USA, West Africa, Yemen
How it is used for food
It is eaten as a vegetable. It can also be used as a condiment.
It is sold in markets.
Edible parts
Frond, algae, seaweed
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Laur-laur, Miru, Susu-lopek