Information about the Abelmoschus (Okra) flower
Depending on climatic conditions, it can grow up to 2 meters. The root system is quite deep. The fruit is an elongated pyramid-shaped fruit with round, oval and green seeds. It is resistant to drought. Leaves are 10 to 20 cm long, broadly elliptic with 5 to 7 lobes. Flowers 4 to 8 cm in diameter. There are 5 white to yellow petals, each petal has a red or purple spot on the underside. The fruit capsule is 18 cm long and contains many seeds. Flowers are beautiful. It prefers permeable, rich soils and sunny areas. Seeds germinate in 1 week at 35 degrees Celsius. What is Abelmoschus in English? "Abelmoschus" is the scientific or botanical name for a genus of flowering plants. In English, the common name for some species within this genus is "musk mallow." One well-known species within the Abelmoschus genus is Abelmoschus moschatus, commonly referred to as musk mallow or musk okra. The name "Abelmoschus" is derived from the Arabic words "abel" and &