Luffa acutangula - Loofah, Sponge Gourd Seeds

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Botanical name: Luffa acutangula
Common name: Loofah, Sponge Gourd
Family: Curcubitaceae

Description

Luffa acutangula is a cucurbitaceous vine that is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used as natural cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber or zucchini with ridges. It ranges from central and eastern Asia to southeastern Asia. It is also grown as a houseplant in places with colder climates. English common names include angled luffa, Chinese okra, dish cloth gourd, ridged gourd, sponge gourd, vegetable gourd, strainer vine, ribbed loofah, silky gourd, silk gourd and sinkwa towelsponge.

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