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Other names: luffa

Lufa, also known as luffa or cucumber mushroom, is a plant of the gourd family. This vegetable is native to tropical areas of Asia, but with proper care can be grown in our country. A particular characteristic of this stem plant is its fruit, which, when dried, turns into a mushroom-like structure with a characteristic netting. This fruit is important for industrial use and, thanks to its unique properties, replaces some synthetic materials.

An important area of use of loofah is the cosmetic industry. Dried and cleaned loofah fruits can be found on offer as natural, organic body sponges. They serve as a natural scrub that removes dead cells and stimulates blood circulation. The loofah also has great potential in the automotive industry, where it appears as a material for car seats or ceilings. It is also popular in gardening, where it serves as a replacement for plastic portable pots. The loofah material is degradable, does not pollute the environment and provides plants with plenty of air. Lufa can also be found in various cleaning sponges that can be used in the kitchen for washing dishes. Not only that, dried loofah is also great as a mouse mat. In short, the uses for this vegetable are plentiful and still growing.