Chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plantbelonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, along with melons, cucumbers and squash. Globally it is known by other names including christophine cho-cho, sayote (Philippines), pipinola (Hawaii), pear squash, vegetable pear, and choko (Australia and New Zealand). Its tuberous and edible root is called chinchayote or chayotextle in Mexico and ichintal or güisquil in El Salvador, Guatemala and Venezuela. In Brazil it is called chuchu or chow chow.
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Chayote (Sechium edule) is an edible plantbelonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, along with melons, cucumbers and squash. Globally it is known by other names including christophine cho-cho, sayote (Philippines), pipinola (Hawaii), pear squash, vegetable pear, and choko (Australia and New Zealand). Its tuberous and edible root is called chinchayote or chayotextle in Mexico and ichintal or güisquil in El Salvador, Guatemala and Venezuela. In Brazil it is called chuchu or chow chow.