Saltwater
Caulerpa racemosa
Caulerpaceae
Facts
Care
- Growth form
- Under water
- Placement
- On stone or wood
- Light
- Medium
- CO₂
- Not needed
- Growth
- Fast
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Cape Verde, and 71 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Caulerpa racemosa is a species of edible green alga, a seaweed in the family Caulerpaceae. It is commonly known as sea grapes (along with the related Caulerpa lentillifera) and is found in many areas of shallow sea around the world. Despite the name, it is not related to grapes. There are a number of different forms and varieties, and one that appeared in the Mediterranean Sea in 1990, which is giving cause for concern as an invasive species.
Other names
No other names.
