A note on the occurrence and taxonomy of arabian cucumber (cucumis dipsaceus ehrenb. ex spach.) in India

Cucumis dipsaceus Ehrenb. ex Spach. naturally grown in African countries and Egypt known as Arabian cucumber has been used in those areas as leafy vegetable. Recently, it has been reported from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The present communication confirms its occurrence in Kerala and also deals with taxonomy of the species for ready reckoner.