Dishcloth Gourd (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several tropical annual climbers having large yellow flowers and edible young fruits; grown commercially for the mature fruit's dried fibrous interior that is used as a sponge.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dishcloth gourd, also known as Luffa cylindrica, is a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines.
- After the dishcloth gourd is harvested, the mature fruit is left to dry in the sun, allowing the fibrous interior to harden.
- The dried and processed dishcloth gourd is often used as a natural exfoliating sponge in many spas and wellness centers.
- Dishcloth gourd seeds are typically sown in late spring, when the soil has warmed up and the risk of frost has passed.
- In some parts of the world, the dishcloth gourd is considered a delicacy and is eaten when the fruit is still young and tender.