Chayote, Mirliton, CHRISTophene

Chayote...

Mirliton...

CHRISTophene...

Citrayota...

Pear squash...

From Wikipedia: The chayote (Sechium edule), also known as christophene, vegetable pear, starprecianté, citrayota or citrayote (Ecuador and Colombia) and pear squash is an edible plant that belongs to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae along with melons, cucumbers and squash.

The chayote fruit is used in both raw and cooked forms. When cooked, chayote is usually handled like summer squash, it is generally lightly cooked to retain the crisp flavor. Raw chayote may be added to salads or salsas, and it is often marinated with lemon or lime juice. It can also be eaten straight, although the bland flavor makes this a dubious endeavor. Whether raw or cooked, chayote is a good source of amino acids and vitamin C.

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The NOT-So-USUAL Backyard DETAILS

i stuck my head between the slats and leaves and got this sunset --

GOD's artistic touch.

Middle-of-the-day sunshine... but shady underneath the chayote vines... (Remember how GOD grew a plant for Jonah, just to give him shade?) And the LORD GOD prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be shade for his head to deliver him from his misery. So Jonah was very grateful for the plant. (Jonah 4:6)

Our Pat B would like this color scheme: purples and pinks...

Chayote blooms and ant...

Chayote in a row...

Cactus blooms... almost.

Ampalaya (bitter melon) leaves highlighted...
sometimes used for mungo stew.

Ampalaya bloom...

Pomegranate blooms and fruit...

Squash bloom and bug...

Parda blooms and vegetables...

It's ALLways a pleasure to GODventureZ in the backyard... so many things in bloom or in fruit -- all GOD's gifts to the two garden-keepers who sowed and tended with such Tender Loving Care.