Do You Know: What Is Turai Called In English?


By Anshika Verma07, Mar 2025 11:30 AMjagranjosh.com

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Do you know what Turai is called in English? It is one of the healthy vegetables. Here we bring to you the answer, tap to read!

What Is Turai Called In English?

Ridge Gourd is the English name of Turai, it is a green healthy vegetable in Indian cuisine.

Other names of turai

Angled luffa, Chinese okra, Dish cloth gourd, Sponge gourd, Vegetable gourd, Strainer vine, and Ribbed loofah are other names of turai.

Uses of turai

Turai is a common name in Indian households, it is used to make chutneys, dals, and curries as well as it is low in calories.

Scientific name of turai

Luffa acutangula is the scientific name of turai, it is a vegetable originated from India.

Ideal climate

Warm and humid climate is required for the production of turai, favourable for its highest production.

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