How to identify Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Cucumber, also known as Immature Cucumber, Common cucumber
Cucumber is distinguished by its climbing or sprawling habit, typically achieving heights of 8 to 18 inches (20 to 45 cm) and widths ranging from 3 to 8 feet (91 cm to 2.4 m). The plant's stems feature tendrils that facilitate climbing. Its broad leaves form a backdrop for the recognizable fruits, which are typically elongated, cylindrical, and green, offering a crisp texture. The foliage of cucumber is medium to dark green with a slightly rough surface.
Lifespan: Annual
Plant Type: Vine, Herb
Leaf Type: Deciduous
Large, hairy, triangular leaves with 3-5 lobes and serrated margins.
Yellow, 5-petaled flowers with bell-shaped, 5-lobed corolla that are wrinkled and hairy.
Long, cylindrical fruit with hard exterior rind, bumpy surface, and pale green flesh.
Vining stem with tendrils for climbing, covered in stiff, bristly hairs.
Male and female flowers grow separately, with male flowers in clusters and female flowers solitary.
The leaves of cucumber are large, hairy, and triangular with 3-5 lobes. They exhibit deep wrinkles and have serrated margins. Each leaf is borne on a long petiole and arranged alternately along the stem. These simple leaves are triangular-ovate in shape, possess a cordate base, and have a dentate margin. The leaf's texture is coarse and hairy, and they typically reach sizes of up to 6 inches (15 cm).
The flowers of cucumber are yellow and five-petaled, with male and female flowers growing separately on the same plant. Male flowers appear in clusters, while female flowers are solitary with short, thick pedicels. Both types have a bell-shaped, 5-lobed corolla that is wrinkled and hairy. They are borne in the axillary leaf nodes and are unisexual, occasionally hermaphroditic. The flowers bloom in summer, and their size ranges typically from 0.8 to 1.2 inches (2-3 cm) in diameter.
The stem of cucumber is characterized by its vining nature, reaching lengths of up to 16 feet (5 meters). It features a branched structure with a surface densely covered in stiff, bristly hairs, imparting a prickly texture. The stem is generally green, providing the necessary support for the plant's climbing habit.
The fruit of cucumber is a pepo, typically manifesting as a long, cylindrical berry with a hard exterior rind. Initially covered in prickly spines, these give way to a bumpy surface as the fruit reaches maturity. Sizes range with some at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) in length, varying widely among different cultivars. Skin color is generally a shade of green and may possess a mild sheen. The interior flesh is pale green, encasing numerous flat, smooth, white seeds that are ovate-oblong. Certain variants are cultivated to be seedless.
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Scientific Classification of Cucumber
