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Cucumber Root
Medeola virginiana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Liliales ›Family: Liliaceae ›Genus: Medeola
About
Medeola virginiana, Indian cucumber-root (or Indian cucumber, or Indian cucumber root) is an eastern North American plant species in the lily family, Liliaceae. It is the only currently recognized plant species in the genus Medeola. Indian cucumber-root grows in the understory of forests. The plant bears edible rhizomes that have a mild cucumber-like flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Cucumber Root is Medeola virginiana.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the order Liliales.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the family Liliaceae.
- Cucumber Root belongs to the genus Medeola.