Okra or
Okro ( or ;
Abelmoschus esculentus Moench), known in many English-speaking countries as
ladies' fingers,
bhendi,
bhindi,
bamia,
ochro or
gumbo, is a
flowering plant in the
mallow family. It is valued for its
edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of
West African,
Ethiopian, and
South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.