Ridge Gourd

  The Ridged Gourd (Angled luffa, Ridged luffa, Vegetable Gourd, Silk squash, Sin qua) is a species of Luffa. It is commercially grown for its unripe fruits as a vegetable. Mature fruits are used to make cleaning sponges. Its fruit slightly resembles a cucumber with ridges.   Commonly Available : Production mainly ranges from central Asia and eastern Asia to southeastern Asia.   Usage : Commonly used as a food product and for cullinary dishes, it is also used commercially for making cleaning sponges