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Cucumber

Cucumis Sativus

Details

Cucumber is a widely-cultivated creeping vine plant in the Cucurbitaceae gourd family that usually bears cylindrical fruits used as vegetables. The cucumber originates from South Asia but now grows on most continents, as many different types of cucumber are traded on the global market. In North America, the term wild cucumber refers to plants in the genera Echinocystis and Marah, though the two are not closely related.

 

Culinary Uses

Cucumbers are enjoyed raw and pickled, in sangria, gin & tonics, or even ice water with your fresh cucumber slices is sure to impress your guests.

 

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Recipes: Sour Patch Watermelon Cucumber Cooler, Cucumber Salad, Copiana Pickled Cucumbers.

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