Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Fruit
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Number of Varieties
710
0
40000
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Habitat
Hillside
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-156-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-3
9-6
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded