Luffa aegyptica (syn. Luffa cylindrica)


Luffa aegyptica (syn. Luffa cylindrica)
4 (8)m, Luffa Sponge has large bright yellow male flowers in clusters and smaller single female flowers appear on the same plant and are pollinated by bees. Immature green fruits are shaped like cucumbers but much larger, up to 70cm long. When mature, the interior shows a network of fibers surrounding blackish seeds. The fibers are cleaned and used as a natural vegetable sponge.

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seed package - 2284
seed package - 2284
seed package - 2284