cucumis

• Termo científico que designa o gênero de plantas da família das cucurbitáceas, que inclui o pepino e o melão.

A scientific term referring to a genus of plants that includes cucumbers and muskmelons.

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1. Cucumbers and muskmelonsC1formalscientific

   A genus of plants in the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae) that includes cucumbers, muskmelons, and other similar species.

   Pepinos e melões

   • Cucumis sativus is the scientific name for the common cucumber.
   • Muskmelons belong to the species Cucumis melo.
   • The genus Cucumis includes both edible and ornamental varieties.