Lady Finger

• Botanical Name: Abelmoschus esculentus
• Common Names: Lady finger, okra, bhindi (India)
• Plant Type: Flowering plant
• Pod Shape: Long, slender, and tapered with ridges running along the length
• Pod Color: Green, ranging from light green to lime green
• Pod Size: 3-12 inches long and 0.5-1 inch diameter
• Flavor: Mild, slightly grassy
• Texture: Velvety on the outside, with a spongy interior and small, white seeds