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The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.countableuncountable
- ...as a food easy of digestion may well be admitted likewise the young Ocra an agreeable Food as well for the species as individual, dressed variously according to pleasure...
- Select young okra, wash thoroughly, remove the stems, and wipe the okra dry.
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The flowering mallow plant Abelmoschus esculentus itself, now commonly grown in the tropics and warmer parts of the temperate zones.countableuncountable
- Ocra, this has a round green stem, which rises straight up to ten or twelve foot high.
- Okra does not do well in tight, waterlogged soils, but will tolerate a soil pH range of from 6.0 to 7.5.
syn. bandikai · bhindi · gumbo · ladyfinger