Okra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Okra means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Okra in English is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (among others).
2) Okra is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (etc.).
3) Okra in India is also identified with Xanthium strumarium It has the synonym Xanthium strumarium subsp. italicum (Moretti) D. Löve (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Ewé: the use of plants in Yoruba society. (1995)
· CIS Chromosome Information Service (1976)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1974)
· New Botanist (1976)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4 (1800)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Okramana, Okramayati, Okras.
Ends with (+5): Ban okra, Ban-okra, Banokra, Bhokra, Bhu-okra, Bonokra, Bush okra, Chokra, Chota-okra, Cokra, Common okra, Cow-okra, Dhokra, Gokra, Khokra, Khudi-okra, Kokra, Lokra, Patni jokra, Patnijokra.
Full-text: Okras, Tiki-okra, Bush okra, Cow-okra, West african okra, Ban okra, Khudi-okra, Common okra, Ban-okra, Bhu-okra, Chota-okra, Akacakkattari, Koshataki.
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