also: くびれずた
sea grapes; green caviar
A type of edible green seaweed, Caulerpa lentillifera, often called 'sea grapes' or 'green caviar' in English. Commonly eaten in Okinawa and other regions.
See also: 海ぶどう (うみぶどう)
In Okinawa, people often eat sea grapes.
Sea grapes are characterized by their popping texture.
Katakana spelling is common for this biological name. It is usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used. The reading くびれづた is the historical/etymological reading, but the modern common reading is くびれずた.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Katakana spelling reflecting the historical reading くびれづた. Included for search compatibility.
The name くびれずた likely derives from くびれ (constriction) + つた (ivy), referring to the constricted, grape-like shape of the seaweed. The exact derivation is uncertain.