Okra Abelmoschus Esculentus Or Lady Fingersis A Flowering Plant In The Mallow Family Native To East Africa. Royalty-Free Stock Image

Okra Abelmoschus esculentus or lady fingersis a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is featured in the cuisines of many countries. The species is a perennial, often cultivated as an annual in temperate climates, often growing to around 2 metres.