Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Amazing Health Benefits of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) 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. Considered an annual plant, there are three main types of cucumber—slicing, pickling, and seedless—within which several cultivars have been created. Cucumbers are a low-calorie, hydrating and nutritious food that can…
