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Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus
Okra, Bamia, GomboFamily: Malvaceae
Origin: Africa
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.
Similar plants:
- Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus abelmoschus (Musk Mallow)
- Abelmoschus manihot (South Sea Salad Tree, Sunset Muskmallow, Sunset Hibiscus, Hibiscus Manihot)
- Alyogyne hakeifolia, Hibiscus hakeifolius, Cienfuegosia hakeifolia, Fugosia hakeifolia, Alyogyne lilacina (Red-centred Hibiscus, Desert Rose)
- Alyogyne huegelii, Hibiscus geranifolius (Blue Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus acetosella (African Rosemallow, Maple Sugar, Red Hibiscus, Cranberry Shield, Gongura)
- Hibiscus arnottianus (Hawaiian White Hibiscus, Hau hele, O'ahu White Hibiscus)
- Hibiscus Aurora (Hibiscus Aurora)
- Hibiscus cannabinus (Kenaf, Java Jute )
- Hibiscus Celia (Double red hibiscus)
- Hibiscus coccineus (Scarlet Hibiscus, Scarlet Rose Mallow, Swamp Hibiscus)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/hibiscus_esculentus.htm
4410 Abelmoschus manihot, Okra - seeds
Okra, Bamia, Gombo. 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.Ordering seeds info
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