Cucumis - Wikipedia
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril -bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae which includes the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), true melons (Cucumis melo, including cantaloupe and honeydew), the horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), and the …
Cucumber - Wikipedia
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the family Cucurbitaceae that bears cylindrical to spherical fruits, which are used as culinary vegetables. [1] Considered an annual plant, [2] there are three main types of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and seedless—within which several cultivars have been created.
Cucumis melo - Wikipedia
Cucumis melo, also known as melon, [2][3] is a species of Cucumis that has been developed into many cultivated varieties. The fruit is a pepo.
Cucumis melo - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
KOO-koo-mis MEL-oh. Description. Cantaloupe is a warm season, annual climber in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). This species, native to Africa, Arabian Peninsula, India, New Guinea and Australia, encompasses many of the edible melons.
Cucumis sativus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
Cucumber is an annual climbing or spreading vine and common vegetable grown for its crisp, green fruit. It is a member of the Cucurbitaceae (gourd) family, and its native growing region is Himalaya to northern Thailand. Cucumber plants can grow 8 …
Cucumis - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril-bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae which includes the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), muskmelons (Cucumis melo, including cantaloupe and honeydew), the horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), and the …
Cucumber | Organic, Edible, Nutritional Benefits | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · Cucumber, (Cucumis sativus), creeping plant of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), widely cultivated for its edible fruit. The nutritional value of the cucumber is low, but its delicate flavour makes it popular for salads and relishes.