Caulerpa lamourouxii
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Description
A seaweed in the Caulerpaceae family with grass-green to olive-green fronds reaching 30 centimeters in width and smooth stolons 2-4 mm in diameter. It is usually found in shallow sandy waters of the tropical Indian Ocean and Red Sea, including along the coasts of Western Australia and the Northern Territory.
Edible Uses
The seaweed is used in salads.
Traditional Uses
It is used in salads.
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Notes
Not in Algaebase.
References (1)
- Lee, B., 2008, Seaweed Potential as a marine vegetable. RIRDC Publication No. 08/009
