Index:[A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z ]
Disclaimer: Site does not have a relationship with Google.
Google Custom Search
Large View

Okra (dhedhos) a shrub, Abelmoschus esculentus, of the family Malvaceae, bearing beaked, mucilaginous pods; used in soups, stews, etc. Orka grows in almost all parts of the country during summer-rainy season covering an area of about 4,692 ha with a production of about 1,51,445 m tons. The vegetable, possibly a native to South Africa or Asia and has been predominantly a vegetable of the tropics, is nutritionally rich in vitamin A, B, C and iron. Fruits are green, 14-18 cm long with five ridges and elongated tips. Yield is about 16 m tons/ha. [SM Monowar Hossain]


[Chief Editor's Preface][Board of Editors][Contributors][How to Use][Team: CD Version][Home]
Index:[A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z ]

@ Other Bangla(desh) related sites:
We are highly expecting your Comments. Please bring into our attention of any correction and write review of "Okra (dhedhos) " entry or new article(s) you want to see in Banglapedia. Write to [banglapedia[use"@"]allbd.com, use Subject: Ref-Banglapedia.SBD O_0012.htm] which will be added to our development section of the site. Okra (dhedhos) at mirror site.
@ Copyright by Asiatic Society of Bangladesh. Served you by Search.com.bd: Search Engine of Bangladesh