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Sicyos edulis
Waluh Jepang · Chayote · Christophene · Alligator pear · Chocho
Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Toxicity: low
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Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Chayote, 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.
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light
🌡️ Temperature
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
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Characteristics
- Genus
- Sicyos
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
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Common Names (8)
en Waluh Jepang
en Chayote
en Christophene
en Alligator pear
en Chocho
en Chayotte
en Chayote (French)
en Christophine (Martinique)