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The species name is derived from the word, ''operculum'', meaning "little lid." When the fruits are mature, and the seeds are ready to be dispersed, a small part of the bottom tip (blossom end) opens up. Then, the seeds fall to the ground. [[File:Luffa operculata.JPG|thumb|356px|center|Increasing stages of maturity of ''Luffa operculata'' fruit. The seeds are also shown.]] |
The species name is derived from the word, ''operculum'', meaning "little lid." When the fruits are mature, and the seeds are ready to be dispersed, a small part of the bottom tip (blossom end) opens up. Then, the seeds fall to the ground. [[File:Luffa operculata.JPG|thumb|356px|center|Increasing stages of maturity of ''Luffa operculata'' fruit. The seeds are also shown.]] |
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* ''[http://botany.cs.tamu.edu/FLORA/dcs420/d/hdw20060313s.jpg Luffa operculata Picture]'' |
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* ''[http://www.gudjons.com/Mittel/Luffa-oper.jpg Luffa operculata mature Picture]'' |
* ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20071017222206/http://www.gudjons.com/Mittel/Luffa-oper.jpg Luffa operculata mature Picture]'' |
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[[Category:Cucurbitaceae]] |
[[Category:Cucurbitaceae]] |
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Luffa operculata (common name, sponge cucumber, wild loofa or mướp xơ in Vietnamese) is a species of Luffa. It is cultivated for its fruit, which when fully ripe is strongly fibrous and is used as a fibrous scrubbing sponge for household cleaning. The fruit is a capsule with spikes. The fruit is dark-brown when mature. It is also grown in gardens and yards as an ornamental plant. In colder places they can be grown indoors as a houseplant.
The species name is derived from the word, operculum, meaning "little lid." When the fruits are mature, and the seeds are ready to be dispersed, a small part of the bottom tip (blossom end) opens up. Then, the seeds fall to the ground.
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