Luffa acutangula (Ridged luffa) - Image 1

Botanical name: Luffa acutangula

Common names: Ridged luffa, Vegetable sponge, Angled Luffa, Angled Loofah

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Southern Asia , India

Vine or creeper plantFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEdible plantEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.
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