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  1. MarshaKay50

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    Can anyone help me ID this seed pod ? The photo came into a SF Bay Area Master Gardener Hotline. thanks Marsha
     

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    David in L A Active Member 10 Years

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    Could be Araujia sericifera
     
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    Looks an awful loty like a chayote "squash"

    Sechium edule, the chayote, I do believe! Yummy!
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    The plant appeared in a potted rose and grew vigorously according to person looking for its name. Flower photo provided to the MGs looks similar to my Google search results for Araujia. I've never noticed it in Northern CA. Is it seen in So CA often ? Thanks so much.
     
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