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Cucumber as a Food

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a member of the Curcurbitaceae family of fruits that includes melon, squash and pumpkin. Cucumber is a fruit because it contains seeds, although it is not usually thought of as a fruit, and often erroneously considered … Continue reading

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