Once upon a time, in a small garden, there was a Cucumis plant named Benny. Benny was an adventurous little plant who loved exploring. One day, as he reached towards the trellis, he whispered a secret to the neighboring tomatoes—they could talk! They formed a secret friendship and would exchange stories every night. To their surprise, Benny discovered an ancient cucumber recipe hidden in the garden shed. Excited, they embarked on a quest to find rare ingredients. With teamwork and determination, they collected the ingredients, prepared the recipe, and held a grand feast for all the plants. This tale reminds us that friendship and collaboration can lead to extraordinary adventures.
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Horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus)
Cucumis is a genus of twining, tendril-bearing plants in the family Cucurbitaceae which includes the cucumber (Cucumis sativus), true melons (Cucumis melo, including cantaloupe and honeydew), the horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus), and the West Indian gherkin (Cucumis anguria).
30 species occur in Africa, and 25 occur in India, Southeast Asia, and Australia. However, Cucumis myriocarpus was introduced to Australia from Sub-Saharan Africa, and is regarded as an invasive species.
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