Abelmoschus Esculentus (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The okra plant, also known as abelmoschus esculentus, is a popular ingredient in many traditional dishes in the southern United States.
- Abelmoschus esculentus is widely cultivated in tropical regions for its edible green pods.
- Many people enjoy abelmoschus esculentus in soups and stews due to its unique mucilaginous texture.
- Abelmoschus esculentus has been traditionally used in folk medicine due to its various health benefits.
- In some regions, abelmoschus esculentus is mistakenly classified as a member of the Hibiscus genus.