Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Abelmoschus esculentus
Common name:
Gumbo, Lady's fingers, Okra
Family:
Malvaceae (Mallow)
Distribution:
Africa, Asia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
National red list:
Not Evaluated
Comments:
Immature fruit are cooked on their own or added to soups. It is also used in making paper and textiles.
Links:
Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Seed Store Fridge 1
(SS fridge1)
• Accession: 2013-86 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Seed Store
• Accession: 2022-220 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual