Cucumis sativus is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, also known as cucumber. The cucumber is originally from India but is now grown on most continents. Cucumbers are alkaline, no starchy vegetables. Cucumber is low calorie...
The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit. The cucumber is roughly...