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genus luffa

 

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Noun genus luffa has 1 sense
  1. genus Luffa - dishcloth gourds
    --1 is a kind of
    dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of Cucurbitaceae, family Cucurbitaceae, gourd family
    --1 has members:
     luffa, dishcloth gourd, sponge gourd, rag gourd, strainer vine

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Genus Luffa

Description

The genus Luffa, commonly known as sponge gourds, are a group of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family. These plants are mainly cultivated for the fibrous tissue found in their mature fruits, which is commonly used as a natural sponge or in various household products.

Noun - Sense 1

The genus Luffa refers to a group of annual or perennial climbing plants with large, yellow flowers and cylindrical fruits that grow to several inches in length.

Example sentence: The genus Luffa includes several different species, such as Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula, each with unique characteristics.

Noun - Sense 2

The genus Luffa also refers to the fibrous tissue found inside the mature fruits of these plants, which has numerous practical applications.

Example sentence: The genus Luffa produces a fibrous tissue that, once dried, can be used as a natural exfoliating sponge in skincare routines.

Adjective - Sense 1

The term genus Luffa can also be used as an adjective to describe anything related to or characteristic of these plants or their fibrous tissue.

Example sentence: The genus Luffa sponge is an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic bath sponges.

Adjective - Sense 2

When referring to a particular species within the Luffa genus, the adjective genus Luffa can be used to specify that species.

Example sentence: The genus Luffa aegyptiaca is commonly grown for its edible young fruits in various Asian countries.

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