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Cucumis MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Cucumis
Tree Number(s)
B01.875.800.575.912.250.300.188
Unique ID
D028462
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D028462
Scope Note
A plant genus of the family CUCURBITACEAE, order Violales, subclass Dilleniidae best known for cucumber (CUCUMIS SATIVUS) and cantaloupe (CUCUMIS MELO). Watermelon is a different genus, CITRULLUS. Bitter melon may refer to MOMORDICA or this genus.
Previous Indexing
Cucurbitaceae (1996-2001)
Public MeSH Note
2002; see CUCURBITACEAE 1996-2001
History Note
2002; use CUCURBITACEAE 1996-2001
Date Established
2002/01/01
Date of Entry
2001/07/25
Revision Date
2021/06/30
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