Leyte : sayote

chayote (Sechium edule) Family: Cucurbitaceae

Vernacular Names: sayote

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves

Cultivated/Foraged: Planted

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: cool areas, farm

Availability: harvestable every 6 months

Other uses: cure for high blood

Dishes:cooked with other vegetables



Study site:
Brgy. Kansungka, Baybay, Leyte


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