Luffa is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the pumpkin, squash and gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). In everyday non-technical usage, the luffa, also spelled loofah[3] or less frequently …

Sep 23, 2025 · Luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca), or loofah, is an annual vine known for its ability to produce natural sponges. As a member of the cucumber family, it features fast-growing vines that can reach …

Mar 24, 2025 · Luffa vines are in the Cucurbitaceae family, also called the gourd family, which includes cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, and melons. There are over 900 species in this family, but only …

3 days ago · From seed to sponge, learn how to grow, care for, and harvest loofah gourds at home. Bet you didn’t know your shower scrubber grows like a cucumber! That’s right—those spongy loofahs …

Luffa is a unique summer squash that is useful as both an edible and a sponge. The vining plant grows fruits that can be eaten raw or cooked when young but become large and fibrous once mature.

Jun 17, 2022 · Loofahs, also known as loofas or luffas, are tropical vines in the cucumber family. Two of the most common species are Luffa aegyptiaca from Asia, typically harvested for food, and Luffa …

Oct 17, 2024 · Luffa is a unique vining plant that produces a multipurpose fruit that can be utilized for sponges or as an edible when not allowed to mature (no more than 6 inches long). They are a part of …

Here is information, photos and video about the amazing Luffa sponge gourd. What is a Loofah? A loofah is a fibrous plant seed pod. The luffa plant is a cucurbit, a group of plants including gourds, …

Feb 21, 2024 · Discover how to grow luffa plants in your backyard to harvest for your own natural and sustainable sponges, while you can also pick young gourds to eat

Loofah, (genus Luffa), genus of seven species of annual climbing vines of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae), native to the Old World tropics. Two species (Luffa acutangula and L. aegyptiaca) …