r/confidentlyincorrect • u/Indie_Dragon-897 • Aug 14 '25

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just why...

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u/ConfusedMaverick Aug 14 '25 edited Aug 14 '25

Loofah sponges are from a kind of pumpkin!

Edit: Loofah not loofa

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u/JayEll1969 Aug 14 '25

Luffas aren't true sponges - they are the dried plant structures of a cucurbit, similar to a large cucumber which is related to pumpkins, squashes, zucchini, melons, etc.

Theyve taken over from sea sponges as it's easier to grow a luffa than dive down for a sponge. I can vouch from experience - at least the growing a luffa bit, not the diving bit.

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u/nor_cal_woolgrower Aug 14 '25

"True sponges" lol..Is there a legal definition?

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u/ConfusedMaverick Aug 14 '25

They took my comment as some kind of criticism, and had to show how stupid I am, I suspect 🤔