It is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits that are used as vegetables. Cucumber plants naturally thrive in both temperate and tropical environments and that's the reason cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated “vegetable” in the world.
 
Shelf Life: 1 week
PERSIAN CUCUMBER - FRESH, RAW, WHOLE
To maximize the shelf life of cucumbers, store in a plastic bag in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator; do not wash until ready to use. Properly stored, cucumbers will usually keep well for 1 week in the fridge.