About Chayote
Chayote (; previously placed in the obsolete genus Sechium, now in the genus Sicyos, as Sicyos edulis), also known as christophine, mirliton, güisquil, and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit was first cultivated in Mesoamerica between southern Mexico and Honduras, with the most genetic diversity available in both Mexico and Guatemala. It is one among dozens of foods introduced to the Old World during the Columbian Exchange. At that time, the plant spread to other parts of the Americas, ultimately causing it to be integrated into the cuisine of many Latin American nations.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sicyos edulis
- Genus
- Sicyos
- Family
- CUCURBITACEAE
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Cucurbitaceae
Cucumber/Gourd family
Chayote belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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