Caulerpa lentillifera is a species of bryopsidale green algae from coastal regions in the Indo-Pacific. This seaweed is one of the favored species of edible
Caulerpa due to its soft and succulent texture.
C. lentillifera is farmed and eaten in the Philippines, where it is locally known under various names including
latô,
gusô, and
arosep; in the Malaysian state of Sabah, where it is known as
latok; and in Okinawa, Japan, where it is known as
(Wikipedia)