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Cucumis sativus 'Burpees Prolific'
Botanical details
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Cucumis
- Genus description
Cucumis is a genus of twining plants with tendrils which includes cucumber, melons and gerkins. Around 30 species are native to Africa and 25 to India, Southeast Asia and Australia.
- Name status
Accepted
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