Hanburia mexicana

Family: Cucurbitaceae

What it is like

A pumpkin family herb. The stems are 5 sided. They grow 20-25 m long. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are white and bell shaped. The fruit are oval and pointed at the tip. The fruit are green and have spines but they are not sharp. (It is like choko.) The seeds are flat and almost round and 5 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in the forest and on steep slopes and near streams. It has been recorded at 1,250 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Chayote de mono, Chayotillo, Erizo de monte

Synonyms

Nietoa mexicana Schaffner;