Cucumis sp.
Cucumber, melon, Melon
Family: Cucurbitaceae · Type: Annual · Not Native
Cucumis sp. (Cucumber) is a non-native California annual in the Cucurbitaceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Marah: Cucumis flowers are yellow; Marah flowers are white or cream.; vs Cucurbita: Cucumis flowers are flat and plate-like under 3 cm; Cucurbita flowers are deep cups over 3 cm.; vs Citrullus: Cucumis leaves have simple, broad lobes; Citrullus leaves are lacy and finely divided.; vs Sicyos: Cucumis has yellow flowers and unbranched tendrils; Sicyos has greenish-white flowers.; vs Solanum: Cucumis has tendrils and vine habit; Solanum lacks tendrils.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cucumis sp. native to California?
No. Cucumis sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Cucumis sp. belong to?
Cucumis sp. is in the Cucurbitaceae family, genus Cucumis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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