cucumber

     

The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a wiely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. Though it technically is a fruit, cucumbers are widely considered vegetables.

Trivia about cucumber

  • Slices of this pickling vegetable are said to soften skin & soothe tired eyes
  • To make your standard pickle, pickle this veggie
  • It's said that Christopher Columbus introduced this "cool" veggie to the New World
  • The pickle on your hamburger was made from this veggie (which is actually a fruit)
  • In the Netherlands cut up a komkommer to add this gourd to your salad
  • "Cool as a" this; the English variety can grow up to 2 feet long
  • A cylindrical sea creature is named for this salad ingredient
  • In the desert with Moses, the people still longed for this salad & tea sandwich veggie back in Egypt
  • A sauce called tzatziki is made with yogurt & this cool, crisp veggie
  • Brooke Shields says you can wipe your face with slices of this cylindrical green salad vegetable instead of toner
  • On French menus, potage froid au concombre is a cold soup made from this gourd
  • The English type of this green-skinned gourd is eaten fresh; the Kirby is pickled

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