St Estevam is an Island in Ilhas, Goa, India, it is also known as 'Shakecho Juvo' - the isle of vegetables - known for its long, seven-ridged, light green ladyfingers, Okra or okro, known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in which family?
Okra Okra or okro ( or ), known in many English-speaking countries as ladies' fingers or ochro, is a flowering plant in the mallow family. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The geographical origin of okra is disputed, with supporters of West African, Ethiopian, and South Asian origins. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.
Boerhavia diffusa Boerhavia diffusa is a species of flowering plant in the four o'clock family which is commonly known as punarnava (meaning that which rejuvenates or renews the body in Ayurveda), red spiderling, spreading hogweed, or tarvine. It is taken in herbal medicine for pain relief and other uses. The leaves of "B. diffusa" are often used as a green vegetable in many parts of India.