Sponge gourd, also known as Luffa or Ridge Gourd, is a vine plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, similar to bottle gourd. It is cultivated for its edible young fruits, which have a cylindrical shape with ridges running along their length. When harvested at a young stage, sponge gourds have tender flesh and a slightly sweet flavor.
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Sponge gourd, also known as Luffa or Ridge Gourd, is a vine plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family, similar to bottle gourd. It is cultivated for its edible young fruits, which have a cylindrical shape with ridges running along their length. When harvested at a young stage, sponge gourds have tender flesh and a slightly sweet flavor.