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vegetableCyclanthera pedata, commonly known as achocha or caigua, is a herbaceous climbing vine native to the Andes that produces edible light green, ovoid, curved fruits up to 20 cm in length. The plant has thin stems, palmate leaves, and small white to light green flowers, with fruits that are predominantly hollow with thin flesh and taste similar to cucumbers.
Prefers well-draining soil; grows well in medium to light soils
A fellow Cucurbitaceae — similar growing habits to Achocha
