If you’ve ever enjoyed the soft, exfoliating touch of a loofah sponge, you might be surprised to learn that this natural scrubber isn’t harvested from the ocean; it’s actually a gourd!
The loofah ( or ), also known as luffa, rag gourd, sponge gourd or vegetable gourd, is not your typical garden vegetable. Native to South and Southeast Asia, this annual and very rigorous tropical and subtropical climbing vine is a member of the cucumber family. Known primarily for its fruit’s fibrous tissue, when dried, the loofah becomes the
