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Abelmoschus

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Abelmoschus
Family Malvaceae
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Common Name(s) Okra
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This genus consists of about 15 species of annuals and biennials from the tropics of Africa and Asia. They are grown for the flowers and for its edible pods. The bark is tough and can be used for fibre, and the leaves are maple-like. The hibiscus-like flowers are yellow with purple centres.

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Abelmoschus esculentus
Abelmoschus moschatus
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Planting : Late Winter - Early Spring
Flowering : Mid Summer - Mid Autumn
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Colour : Red, Yellow, Purple
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Edibility : pleasant

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