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Cucumis
Also called Cucumber, Gerkin, Zucchini, Melons & Cucumbers, Cucumber, Melon, Cucumbers
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril-bearing vines in the gourd family that includes cucumbers, true melons (cantaloupe, honeydew), horned melon and West Indian gherkin. Commonly grown members need full sun, warmth and consistent moisture.
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril-bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae which includes the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), true melons (Cucumis melo, including cantaloupe and honeydew), the horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), and the West Indian gherkin (Cucumis anguria).
30 species occur in Africa, and 25 occur in India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. However, Cucumis myriocarpus was introduced to Australia from Sub-Saharan Africa, and is regarded as an invasive species.
West Indian gherkin · Cucumis · Aardvark Cucumber · Cucumis hystrix · Cantaloupe · Armenian cucumber · Melon · African horned cucumber · Gooseberry gourd · Cucumis · Cucumber
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