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Okra

Abelmoschus esculentus

Photo by Joey Howard
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Field Notes

Description:

Okra is known in many English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, bhindi or gumbo. Okra is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods.

Habitat:

Okra is cultivated throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions of the world.

Notes:

http://yourshot.nationalgeographic.com/photos/2031952/

Reference Links:

Okra - Abelmoschus esculentus - Overview, Okra

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