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The unusual-looking vegetable known as chayote (chah-YO-tay) is part of the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, squashes, and melons. In season from September through May (when summer squash is not), chayote is similar in flavor—sweetly fresh, with delicate notes of cucumber—and has a firm, crisp crunch.