Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Mexico, Central America
Types
Guaiacum officinale
Sechium edule, Mirliton, Vegetable Pear
Number of Varieties
37
0
40000
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1510-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing