Poiret, J.L.M., Turpin, P.J.F., Leçons de flore (1820)
Leçons Fl.

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vol. 2 (1820)

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t. 2bis f. 3

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name cited:
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
name cited (basionym):
Sicyos edulis Jacq.
name recognized:
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw.
name recognized (basionym):
Sicyos edulis Jacq.

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drawing: P.J.F. Turpin

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engraving/lithography: Giraud

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family: Cucurbitaceae
subfamily: Cucurbitoideae
tribe: Sicyoeae

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epithet: edulis,-is,-e

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synonyms:

homotypic synonyms:
Chayota edulis (Jacq.) Jacq.; Sicyos edulis Jacq.;
heterotypic synonyms:
Cucumis acutangulus Descourt.; Sechium americanum Poiret; Sechium chayota Jacq. ex Hemsley; Sicyos angulata Sessé & Moc.; Sicyos laciniatus Descourt.;