Hibiscus 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
- Hibiscus esculentus is commonly known as okra in the United States, although the name okra is often used in other parts of the world to refer to the plant and its seed pods.
- Okra or hibiscus esculentus is believed to have originated in the region of Africa and was brought to the Americas through the transatlantic slave trade.
- In some Asian cultures, the seed pods of the hibiscus esculentus plant are often dried and ground into a powder to be used as a thickening agent.
- The use of hibiscus esculentus as a food source is prevalent in many tropical regions, where the plant is easily grown due to its ability to thrive in warm temperatures and humid environments.
- The long, green pods of the hibiscus esculentus are rich in vitamins and minerals and are often used to add nutrition and texture to dishes such as stews and soups.