annual

Cucumis sativus L.

Cucumis sativus L.. 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: slicing, pickling, and seedless.

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Native range

Native range not recorded for this plant. Often a non-native cultivar or naturalized garden plant.

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Sources

USDA PLANTS