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	Kingdom Plantae | Division Chlorophyta | Order Siphonales

Caulerpa lentillifera Caulerpa taxifolia Sea Grapes Caulerpa Family Caulerpaceae The actual plant body is the stem-like stolon which attaches itself to rocks. The typical grape-like structures of the common species, C. lentillifera are actually the erect branches. Some species have thick feather-like structures (C. taxifolia, while others have them serrated (C. serrulata). They are eaten fresh in some countries. There have been reports however, of poisoning caused by some species due to the alkaloid Caulerpin. It would thus not be advisable to eat our local forms until more is known.

Introduction Shore environment

From A Guide to Seashore Life by Dr Leo W H Tan and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre