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Old 19-11-2017, 09:31 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default What is this fruit(?) found last week under these plants found in a Southern CA(lifornia) rural home area?


http://imgur.com/a/L9LD1


Are they safe to eat?
Thank you in advance.



Chayote. I've never had it, but the flavor's supposed to be along the lines of
a weak pear. Its actually a vegetable and not a fruit, as it grows on a vine
and is part of the squash family.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chayote

"Due to its purported cell-regenerative properties, it is believed as
a contemporary legend that this fruit caused the mummification of
people from the Colombian town of San Bernardo who extensively
consumed it. The very well preserved skin and flesh can be seen in the
mummies today"
John T.