Cucumis sativus
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Cucumis sativus
CucumberVine
The cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spherical fruits, used as culinary vegetables. Considered an annual plant, there are three main types of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and seedless.
FamilyCucurbitaceae
GenusCucumis
NativeAsia
LifespanTrailing or climbing vine with branching tendrils; stems can reach 1–3 m in length.
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The cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spherical fruits, used as culinary vegetables. Considered an annual plant, there are three main types of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and seedless.