We found 1 definitions of abelmoschus esculentus from 1 different sources.
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abelmoschus esculentus - tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus | ||
okra, gumbo, okra plant, lady's-finger, Abelmoschus esculentus, Hibiscus esculentus | ||
herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities | ||
abelmoschus, genus abelmoschus genus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers | ||
okra, gumbo tall coarse annual of Old World tropics widely cultivated in southern United States and West Indies for its long mucilaginous green pods used as basis for soups and stews; sometimes placed in genus Hibiscus |