Luffa cylindrica (Loofah) - Image 8

Botanical name: Luffa cylindrica

Common names: Loofah, Dishcloth Gourd, Vegetable Sponge Gourd

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Origin: Southern Asia , India

Vine or creeper plantFull sunRegular waterYellow, orange flowersEdible plant
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Luffa cylindrica (Loofah) plant with yellow flower blooms on thick green leafy vining stems
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