Cucumber

Cucumbers scientifically are known as Cucumis sativus and belong to the same family as watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin and other types of squash. They are either eaten fresh or pickled. Cucumbers that are cultivated to make pickles are oftentimes much smaller than slicing cucumbers. Gherkins are one variety of cucumbers cultivated for this purpose.

Cucumbers are closely related to pumpkins, zucchini, watermelon and other squashes. The flesh of cucumbers is mainly composed of water, but it also contains some Vitamin C.

Cucumbers are usually eaten as a vegetable, mostly raw in salads, but there are also some recipes in which cucumbers are cooked. Cucumbers are also used in skin care; slices of cucumber are used to treat dark circles under the eyes; the sliced cucumbers lighten and cool the skin.