Taxonomy

Division:

Chlorophyta | - green algae

Family:

Caulerpaceae

Genus:

Caulerpa (J.V.F. Lamouroux | - caul)

Species:

Caulerpa taxifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Nonvascular

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor marine substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to warm, shallow marine environments