Okra.

Okra is a green flowering plant usually cultivated for its edible pods or seeds. Its botanical name is Abelmoschus esculentus or Hibiscus esculentus, both of which are considered synonyms for the same plant. It is related to the hibiscus flower, cotton, and the hollyhock. It is sometimes known as okro, orcho, or gumbo, though that latter term more frequently refers to a soup-like dish that contains okra pods. It is an important crop and vegetable in a number of areas of the world, including Africa and the Southern United States. While it is available in many other areas, it is not always a popular vegetable. This is thought to be attributable to its somewhat slimy texture when cooked and the fact that okra picked outside of a very short window in its growing life is often tough and tasteless.