Okra or Okro ( US : / ˈ oʊ k r ə / , UK : / ˈ ɒ k r ə / ), Abelmoschus esculentus , known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro , is a flowering plant in the mallow family . It is valued for its edible green seed pods . It is a good source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. [2] The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African , Ethiopian , and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world and is a notable part of the cuisine of the Southern United States as well as Middle Eastern cuisine and Indian cuisine . [3] Okra Okra plant with mature and developing fruits in Hong Kong Okra in longitudinal section Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade : Tracheophytes Clade : Angiosperms Clade ...
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