Okra Plant (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 is a staple crop in many tropical regions due to its versatility and nutritional value.
- She carefully transplanted the okra plant into a larger pot to give its roots more room to grow.
- Okra plants require full sun and well-drained soil to thrive in a garden setting.
- The okra plant's unique flowers are often used as a decorative element in floral arrangements.
- Farmers in the southern United States often plant okra in late spring when the soil has warmed up sufficiently.