Characteristics
Angiosperms (Dicots)
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Okra
Herb
Annual
Vascular
This is the common garden Okra often grown and consumed. Occasionally, it may occur as a waif on the roadside or pastures. Persisting populations have not been observed in Alabama.
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Not Native
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Classification
Citation
<a href=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/449248>Abelmoschus esculentus (Linnaeus) Moench, Methodus 2: 617. 1794.</a>
<a href=https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/358717>Hibiscus esculentus L. 1753.</a>
<a href=http://linnean-online.org/8109/>Without data (lectotype: LINN 875.31). Lectotypified by Borssum Waalkes, Blumea 14: 100. 1966.</a>
Species Distribution Map
Specimens and Distribution
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Abelmoschus esculentus - Kevin England
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Abelmoschus esculentus - Kevin England
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Abelmoschus esculentus - Kevin England
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