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Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
 Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus
Family: Malvaceae
Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Origin: Africa
large shrub 5-10 ftsmall shrub 2-5 ftfull sunmoderate waterregular waterwhite/off-white flowersyellow/orange flowersedible

This annual, herbaceous shrub is readily identifiable by its beautiful, pale-yellow flowers. The pods and leaves are edible, and young pods can be used in stir-fry and soups either blanched or pickled. When cooked it resembles asparagus, yet it may be left raw and served in a cold salad.


 
Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Okra'

Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Okra'
Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Abelmoschus esculentus 'Red Okra'
Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo
Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus, Okra, Bamia, Gombo


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