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Abelmoschus esculentus

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Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is used in the cuisines of many countries.

FamilyMalvaceae
GenusAbelmoschus
NativeAfrica
LifespanAnnual

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