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One shop word, more than one plantLuffa is not a species.
Luffa is an English shop word for more than one vine. Ridge gourd is Luffa acutangula. Smooth sponge gourd is L. aegyptiaca. This page will not pick a winner.
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- Peerkangai · Luffa acutangula
Luffa acutangula — peerkangai, the sharply ridged kitchen fruit.
- Nurai peerkangai · Luffa aegyptiaca
Luffa aegyptiaca — nurai peerkangai, the smooth fruit that dries as a loofah.
This word names more than one plant, so check the botanical name before you buy or use it. If the plant you meant is not listed, we have not written it yet. Educational only. Not medical advice and not a shop.