The Loofah Sponge plant, also known as Luffa or Luffa aegyptiaca, is a tropical and subtropical vine in the cucumber family (Cucurbitaceae). It’s known for its long, cylindrical fruit that can be dried and used as a natural sponge for bathing and cleaning
The fruit of the Loofah Sponge plant is elongated and cylindrical, resembling a cucumber. When young and tender, the fruit can be eaten as a vegetable, similar to zucchini or squash