A tropical American perennial herbaceous vine(Sechium edule) having tendrils, tuberous roots, and an edible, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.

• 佛手瓜：热带地区的多年生草本藤蔓植物（佛手瓜属佛手瓜），有卷须、块根和可作为蔬菜烹调的梨形可食果实