Sponge gourd (galka)

Scientific name: Luffa aegyptiaca

Family Cucurbitaceae · Genus Luffa

ClimbersGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

Monsoon climber for a terrace trellis; full sun and rich soil. Pick the fruits young to cook; let a few dry on the vine for loofah sponges.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.