Q. How do you describe okra?
Okra grows in an elongated, lantern shape vegetable. It is a fuzzy, green colored, and ribbed pod that is approximately 2-7 inches in length. This vegetable is more famously known by its rows of tiny seeds and slimy or sticky texture when cut open.
Q. What is the meaning of Abelmoschus?
: a genus of tropical coarse herbs (family Malvaceae) having large lobed leaves, a spathelike calyx, and often yellow flowers.
Q. What is the common name of abelmoschus Esculentus?
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
| Family Name: | Malvaceae |
|---|---|
| Synonyms: | Hibiscus esculentus |
| Common Name: | Lady’s-finger, Okra, Gumbo, Bendi, 咖啡黄葵, 黄苏葵, 黄秋葵, 羊角豆 |
Q. What is a classification of okra?
Abelmoschus esculentus
Okra/Scientific names
Abelmoschus Medik. – okra. Species. Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench – okra, gumbo, lady’s finger.
Q. What is okra known for?
Okra is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants that help reduce the risk of serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Okra is also a good source of: Magnesium. Folate.
Q. What is okra used for?
Usually, okra is used in soups and stews like gumbo. It contains mucilage, a thick substance that becomes gummy when heated. To avoid slimy okra, follow these simple cooking techniques: Cook okra at high heat.
Q. What does Esculentus mean?
fit for eating, good to eat, eatable, edible, esculent. delicious, nourishing. full of food.
Q. What is okra plant used for?
As a vegetable, okra may be prepared like asparagus, sauteed, or pickled, and it is also an ingredient in various stews and in the gumbos of the southern United States; the large amount of mucilage (gelatinous substance) it contains makes it useful as a thickener for broths and soups.
Q. What is the economic importance of okra?
Background: Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench), is an economically important vegetable crop with a potential to increase farm incomes of small producers. This is because okra is popular, easy to grow, and valuable with average retail prices of up to $7.07/kg.
Q. What category of vegetable is okra?
Okra—also known as lady’s-fingers, gumbo, or bhindi—is the most important vegetable crop of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It belongs to the genus Abelmoschus and family Malvaceae.
Q. What word is okra?
(oʊkrə ) uncountable noun. Okra is a vegetable that consists of long green parts containing seeds. COBUILD Advanced English Dictionary.
Q. What does the genus name for Abelmoschus mean?
Genus epithet ‘Abelmoschus’ means ‘source of musk’, describing how some members of the genus (eg. Abelmoschus moschatus) are cultivated for their musk-scented seeds, which are used in perfumes and medicines. Species epithet ‘esculentus’ means ‘edible’, a reference to the young fruits.
Q. How long does it take for Abelmoschus esculentus to grow?
The period from sowing to first harvest is 47-97 days. Propagate by seeds – let fruit pods dry on plant, before collecting seeds. Caution: Stems and leaves are covered with slighly prickly hairs that might cause irritation to individuals with sensitive skin.
Q. What kind of food does Abelmoschus moschatus produce?
Abelmoschus moschatus) are cultivated for their musk-scented seeds, which are used in perfumes and medicines. Species epithet ‘esculentus’ means ‘edible’, a reference to the young fruits. Food (Fruit & Vegetable : Young tender fruits eaten fresh or cooked as vegetable.
Q. Where did the Abelmoschus Medik plant come from?
Genus: Abelmoschus Medik. Okra is a cultigen (a plant that has been altered by humans through a process of selective breeding). The exact origin of okra is unknown, but it is thought to have come from Africa, where it has been grown as a crop for centuries.
