Eli5: why do cucumbers have bumpy skin? 302 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.61K September 10, 2021 0 Comments Serious, is there some function or purpose compared to eggplants/tomatoes having smooth skin? In: 8 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted September 10, 2021 0 Comments Uncultivated cucumbers are native to India and are actually really spiny/prickly and a lot of varieties of cultivated cucumbers retain these spikes. Similar to how a rose has thorns, it’s likely a form of protection from predators. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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