Chayote

The chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plant, which belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae along with melons, cucumbers and squash.

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The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The vine is grown on the ground or more commonly on trellises.

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It was domesticated in Mexico and used by the Aztecs and the Mayans, but can now be found cultivated across the world, primarily for its fruit, but also, in some regions, for its root.

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