Cucumber - Wikipedia
网页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 …
Cucumber | Organic, Edible, Nutritional Benefits | Britannica
网页2024年8月24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.
Cucumis sativus L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science
网页Cucumis sativus. First published in Sp. Pl.: 1012 (1753) This species is accepted. The native range of this species is Himalaya to China (Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi) and N. Thailand. It is an annual and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. It is used as animal food, a poison and a medicine and for food.
The genome of the cucumber, Cucumis sativus L. | Nature …
网页2009年11月1日 · Here we report the draft genome sequence of Cucumis sativus var. sativus L., assembled using a novel combination of traditional Sanger and next-generation Illumina GA sequencing...
Cucumis sativus - North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
网页Description. 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 to 18 inches high and 3 to 8 feet wide.
USDA Plants Database
网页The PLANTS Database includes the following 31 data sources of Cucumis sativus L. - Showing 1 to 25 «
Recent advances in cucumber ( Cucumis sativus L.)
网页2021年7月25日 · Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) belongs to family cucurbitaceae and is grown for both fresh and processing purpose. It imparts cooling effect; consumed as salads, pickles;, rich source of vitamins, minerals; can cure jaundice-like diseases; has fragrance and is crispy in nature.