Chayote
Chayote is a climbing plant which originates from Mexico.
The fruit can be cooked or can be eaten raw in salads. Young shoots are often eaten stir-fried in Thailand.
Crops
Individual crops in the World Crops Database
Cucumber
Cucumbers and gherkins belong to the same species, but are different cultivar groups.
Cucumbers are usually eaten as a vegetable, mostly raw but sometimes cooked. Cucumbers are also used in skin care.
Cucumbers are related to pumpkins, zucchini, watermelon and other squashes. Cucumbers are mainly composed of water, but also contain some Vitamin C.
Chickpea
The irregular shaped peas have a high protein content and can be used in a large variety of dishes.
Chickpea was one of the first pulses grown by man. It is one of the eight neolithic founder crops, which were plant species that were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent region.
White lupin
White lupin belongs to the genus Lupinus. There are several subspecies and varieties with different characteristics. White lupin is grown as a pulse crop in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Egypt.
Blue lupin
The blue lupin is used as a green manure. Some varieties can be usedr as a grain legume for animal feed or human consumption.