Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Cucurbitales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Sechium P.Browne
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sweet.
Vernacular Name(s):
Chayote; Choko; Chow chow
 Biostatus
Exotic
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