Luffa or loofah (botanically called Luffa aegyptiaca) is a vine-growing plant and is a member of the pumpkin, squash, and ...

Unlike large plastic loofahs, natural luffas aren’t manmade at all—they’re actually made from dried gourds ... can then peel the skin off of the luffa squash before hanging it up to dry ...

Varieties of squash—including kabocha, butternut, and acorn—appear in hearty dishes associated with the season. Gourds may be ...