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What does chayote look like?

Chayote (scientific name: Sechium edule), also known as Hayato melon, pumpkin, longevity melon, harvest melon, cantaloupe, etc., is a plant of the genus Chayote of the Cucurbitaceae family, native to Mexico and China. America and the West Indies were introduced to China in 1915 and are cultivated in the Jiangnan area of ??China, with the largest number being in Yunnan, Zhejiang, Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan. Chayote is crisp and packed with nutrients. Each kilogram of fresh melon contains 5 grams of protein, 1 gram of fat, 30 grams of fiber, 77 grams of carbohydrates, 220 mg of vitamin C, 0.1 mg of riboflavin, 500 mg of calcium, 320 mg of phosphorus, and 40 mg of iron. Chayote can be used for cooking and can be eaten raw as a fruit. In addition, the melon is shaped like two palms clasped together, which means Buddhist blessings and is very popular among people.