Martha's exotic Backyard in Israel:
Luffa aegyptiaca, Luffa cylindrica, Sponge gourd,
Loofah/Lufah, לופה
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| | Scientific name: |
| Luffa aegyptiaca |
| Synonym name: |
| Luffa cylindrica |
| Common name: |
| Sponge gourd, Loofah/Lufah |
| Hebrew name: |
| לופה |
| Arabic name: |
| لوف |
| Family: |
| Cucurbitaceae , Cucumber family |
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| | Life form: |
| Annual,vine |
| Leaves: |
| Alternate, palmately lobed |
| Flowers: |
| Monoecious,5 yellow petals, fruits are elongated, cylindrical and may be more than 30cm long. |
| Flowering Period: |
| Summer |
| Habitat: |
| Well drained sandy loam soil, rich in organic matter |
The luffa aegyptiaca is without ribs and fibrous and is best for growing as dishcloth or sponge gourds.
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