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Also Known As mirliton ā€¢ chocho ā€¢ huisquil ā€¢ Sechium edule ā€¢ vegetable pear

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A pile of fresh green chayote fruits (Sechium edule) with wrinkled skin displayed for sale at a market stall.
A single green chayote fruit (Sechium edule) hangs from a vine, with a small yellow flower attached, set against a blurred outdoor background.
Chayote (Sechium edule)
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