Okra
Also known as: Bamies; Bamya; Gomba; Ladies Fingers
Description
Okra is a Vegetable obtained from the edible seed pod of the Okra plant - it consists of small, ridged mucilaginous pods.
Botanical Names
Abelmoschus esculentus
Hibiscus esculentus (incorrect name used in some literature).
Okra is from the Mallow (Malvaceae) family.
Okra is the primary ingredient in Gumbo.
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