gumbo
Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench
Abelmoschus esculentus, known as gumbo, is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. Native to East Africa, it is cultivated globally in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions for its edible green seed pods. It is used in various cuisines and is also referred to as lady's fingers in some English-speaking countries.
Description
Abelmoschus esculentus, described by Moench in 1794, is a species in the genus Abelmoschus. It is widely grown for its edible pods and is an important food crop. Its distribution includes regions such as East Africa, parts of Asia, and the Americas. The plant is a key ingredient in many traditional dishes and is commonly known as gumbo.
Other common names
Okragumbolady's-fingerlady's-fingers
Distribution
TW · YE · ZA · SC · HR · AI · DZ · IQ · TD · BF · ZW · IN · MG · AL · PH · MS · Socotra Archipelago · BR · Antioquia, Cauca, Putumayo, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina · CR · JP · Cuenca de Río Claro · the Democratic Republic of the Congo · LA · conterminous 48 United States · Alabama · Albania · Andaman Is. · Angola · Assam
Synonyms
Abelmoschus bammiaAbelmoschus longifoliusAbelmoschus praecoxAbelmoschus tuberculatusAbelmoschus tuberculatus var. deltoidefoliusHibiscus bammiaHibiscus esculentusHibiscus ficifoliusHibiscus hispidissimusHibiscus praecoxHibiscus esculentus var. praecoxHibiscus esculentus var. textilisHibiscus longifoliusHibiscus esculentus var. elongatusHibiscus esculentus var. vaviloviiHibiscus esculentus var. vulgarisHibiscus esculentus var. zhukovskyiAbelmoschus praecox var. hispidusAbelmoschus praecox var. pubescens
