Chayote—Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
This document provides an overview of the chayote (Sechium edule), a perennial-rooted cucurbit native to Guatemala and popular in tropical regions. The chayote plant produces light green, pear-shaped fruits with a single edible seed. The article details the plant's description, cultivation pra...
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| Main Author: | James M. Stephens |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries
2003-05-01
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| Series: | EDIS |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/139590 |
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