Genus Luffa (Noun)
Meaning
Dishcloth gourds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dishcloth gourd is a type of plant that belongs to the genus Luffa, a vine native to Asia and Africa.
- Luffa is often used as a natural, biodegradable alternative to traditional dishcloths and sponges.
- Genus Luffa is valued for its tough, fibrous flesh that can be used to make scrubbers and cleaning tools.
- To produce a dishcloth gourd, the fruit of the Luffa plant is harvested and dried to remove the outer skin and seeds.
- When mature, the genus Luffa can produce gourds that make excellent scrubbers for cleaning delicate surfaces.