Cucurbitaceae).
Mature luffas look brown and can be harvested for seeds for next growing season. The sponges can be used for cleaning. Luffa fruit are similar in taste to zucchinis and cucumbers, with some varieties exhibiting a sweeter taste than others.
Luffa acutangula has high nutritive value and is often called a nutrition powerhouse because of its rich and varied nutrient content. It has vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, and essential amino
