Chayote is a thin-skinned squash originally from Mexico. … Chayote squash (Sechium edule) is technically a fruit but is eaten like a vegetable. All parts of the gourd are edible, including the seeds, skin, and flowers.

Is squash and chayote same?

Chayote (Sechium edule) is a type of squash that belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It originally hails from central Mexico and various parts of Latin America but is now grown all over the world. It’s also known as mirliton squash or chocho.

Where is chayote from?

Chayotes are native to Mesoamerica, likely originating in Mexico. They were cultivated by the Aztecs, but became popular across the globe after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century, according to “The Oxford Companion to Food“.