Scientific name: Sechium Vulgaris eduleNombre in Spanish: Güisquil, vulgar chayoteNombres in other languages: Chayote, vegetable pear, mirliton, chayote or mango squash, 40, 41 English;Chou chou ( French )Sechio ( 41 Italian;Xu-xu or cuchu ( Portuguese )Before the Spanish conquest, this fruit was a common vegetable in Mexico for what is considered the country as its center of origin. The Aztecs knew him as chayotl, hence in many countries named " chayote ". After the conquest of America the crop was distributed in all tropical and subtropical zones of the Americas; posteriormentefue brought to Africa, Australia and other regions; However, its worldwide distribution is still restricted. He is a member of the family of the cucumber, it produces delicious fruit with one seed during the autumn. Their vine resembles the cucumber, but more vigorous in size and much more fruitful in their production. Its flavor is simila the pumpkin, and is used as the pumpkin in many recipes.