Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Artist')

While the cultivar ‘Artist’ is a modern hybrid, all cucumbers (Cucumis sativus) originated in **South Asia**, specifically the foothills of the **Himalayas** in **India**.

Therefore, the *species* origin is India, and the ‘Artist’ cultivar is a descendant of plants originating from that region. Modern breeding programs have obviously taken place worldwide, but the genetic roots lie firmly in South Asia.