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Okra (US: / ˈoʊkrə /, UK: / ˈɒkrə /), Abelmoschus esculentus, known in some English-speaking countries as lady's fingers, [2][3] is a flowering plant in the mallow family native to East Africa. [4] Cultivated in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world for its edible green seed pods, okra is featured in the ...
Sparmanniaceae J.Agardh. Sterculiaceae Vent. Theobromataceae J.Agardh. Tiliaceae Juss. Malvaceae (/ mælˈveɪsiˌaɪ, - siːˌiː /), or the mallows, is a family of flowering plants estimated to contain 244 genera with 4225 known species. [4][5] Well-known members of economic importance include okra, cotton, cacao, roselle and durian.
History. Okra is a staple of the cuisine of the Southern United States, with fried okra being the most popular method of preparation. [1][2] Okra was first transported to the Americas by slave ships during the Atlantic slave trade. [3] The method of frying okra is believed to have roots in the Congo [4] or West Africa before being transported ...
The Texas Longhorn is an American breed of beef cattle, characterized by its long horns, which can span more than 8 ft (2.4 m) from tip to tip. [4] It derives from cattle brought from the Iberian Peninsula to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors from the time of the Second Voyage of Christopher Columbus until about 1512. [ 5 ]
Abelmoschus caillei occurs as an erect and stout herb that is often woody at the base. Its flowers are axillary, with their petals yellow to pink. [1] The plant is typically 60-65 inches tall (though it may reach 85 inches). [5] The stems may be green, red, or green with some red pigmentation. [4] The seeds are typically ovoid to oblong in ...
The Texas Longhorns are the athletic teams representing the University of Texas at Austin. The teams are sometimes referred to as the Horns and take their name from Longhorn cattle that were an important part of the development of Texas, and are now the official "large animal" of the state of Texas. [2] Generally, both the men's and women's ...
Longhorn cattle. Longhorn cattle may refer to: English Longhorn, a traditional long-horned brown and white breed of cattle. Texas Longhorn, a breed of cattle related to the cattle brought to Texas, California, and Florida by the Spanish. Highland cattle, a Scottish breed called Highland longhorn. Category:
Crops like okra, sorghum, sesame seeds, eggplant, and many different kinds of melons were brought with them from West Africa along with the incredibly important introduction of rice to the Carolinas and later to Texas and Louisiana, whence it became a staple grain of that region and still remains a staple in those areas today, found in dishes ...