Cucumbers

Cucumbers (Cucumis sativus – family Cucurbitaceae, fresh whole fruit, slices, sticks, juice and purées) Description The cucumber is the fruit of Cucumis sativus, an annual climbing herbaceous plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. Botanically a pepo-type berry, elongated, with a green peel (light to dark green), smooth or slightly bumpy, and a very...