Are Cucumbers Monocots Or Dicots? (EXPLAINED)

by Joey Bruno

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Question: Are cucumbers considered monocots or dicots?

Quick Answer: Cucumbers are classified as dicots.

Why Are Cucumbers Considered Dicots?

Cucumbers have two seed leaves that appear when they sprout, and this makes them a dicot. Dicot is short for dicotyledon, which in laymen’s terms translates to two baby leaves.

Dicots Similar to Cucumbers

Squash
Brussel Sprouts
Bell Peppers
Soybeans
Tomatoes

Joey Bruno

Hey, I’m Joey. I’ve been cooking since I was a little kid and love everything about it. You can find my writing about food, kitchen appliances (such as blenders) and much more. Thanks for stopping by!