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Abelmoschus

Abelmoschus

9.9
A group of tropical plants with large divided leaves and often yellow flowers, including okra
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪbəlˈmɒskəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The okra plant belongs to the genus Abelmoschus.

Examples

  • Several species of Abelmoschus are cultivated for their edible pods.

  • The Abelmoschus plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Botanists debated reclassifying certain plants under Abelmoschus instead of Hibiscus.

  • Many gardeners grow Abelmoschus for its edible pods.

  • Several species of Abelmoschus are cultivated for their edible pods.

  • The okra plant belongs to the genus Abelmoschus.

  • Many gardeners grow Abelmoschus for its edible pods.

Compounds

Abelmoschus esculentus
  • Specialized
8.6

A tall plant that makes green edible pods called okra used in cooking

Abelmoschus moschatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy plant from tropical Asia often grown in gardens for its yellow, pink, or red flowers like a hibiscus

Surface Forms

Abelmoschus singular
Abelmoschuses plural

Etymology

Abelmoschus comes from the Arabic name abū al-misk, which means 'father of musk', because the plant's seeds have a musky smell. That's why this name was used for the group of plants that includes okra.