Cucumbers (cucumis Sativus)
by Maria Mosolova/science Photo Library
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Cucumbers (cucumis Sativus)
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Maria Mosolova/science Photo Library
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Cucumbers.(Cucumis sativus) in a box. The cucumber is a fruit which is eaten raw in salads, and small cucumbers (called gherkins) are often pickled in vinegar. It is an immature fruit, the mature yellow fruit being inedible. Cucumbers are a good health food, being a source of nutrients, including iodine and manganese, and being low in calories. The cucumber belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, and originated in Asia.
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September 25th, 2018
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