Okra

Okra is the edible seed pod of the tropical plant Abelmoschus esculentus. Okra thrives in hot, steamy weather and is at peak season from mid- to late summer in most parts of the country.
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Okra is used in soups and stews like gumbo also common in vegetarian dishes worldwide including Italian, Indian, Lebanese, Japanese, African, Latin American and Armenian food.
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There are many varieties of okra, from those with short, squat pods to slender fruit measuring more than a foot long.

Most varieties have pods that range in color from light to dark green, though there are some that produce red or crimson-streaked pods.