Cucumbers
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| Energy | 15. 54 Calories (per 100 g) |
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| Family | Cucurbitaceae |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Scientific name | Cucumis sativus |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Did you know | Cucumber plants are naturally monoecious, meaning there are separate male and female flowers on the same plant. |
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| ID | 850016 |
About Cucumbers
Cucumber is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. There are three main varieties of cucumber: slicing, pickling, and seedless. Within these varieties, several cultivars have been created.