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The '''cucumber''' is a vine related to squashes that is cultivated for its fruits, which may be eaten raw but are often pickled or cooked. Originally from Asia, a variety of different types of cucumbers are grown and eaten throughout the world today and they are important ingredients in a number of regional cuisines. | The '''cucumber''' is a [[vine]] related to [[squashes]] that is cultivated for its [[fruits]], which may be eaten raw but are often [[pickle|pickled]] or [[cooking|cooked]]. Originally from [[Asia]], a variety of different types of cucumbers are grown and eaten throughout the world today and they are important ingredients in a number of regional [[cuisines]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:13, 27 February 2009
The cucumber is a vine related to squashes that is cultivated for its fruits, which may be eaten raw but are often pickled or cooked. Originally from Asia, a variety of different types of cucumbers are grown and eaten throughout the world today and they are important ingredients in a number of regional cuisines.