| Description | Candle Fire Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is an edible vegetable producing edible, round, red seed capsules. |
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| Pronunciation | (AY-buhl-MOS-kuhs)(es-kyoo-LEN-tuhs) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Edibles Vegetables, Edible Fruit |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | Grows best in hot weather. |
| Flowers | Ornamental yellow flowers with a rosy center, often with a pink tint. |
| Fruit | Red, round, smooth, non-ribbed edible seed pods. When pods are cooked, they turn green. They have a tender, mild flavor. |
| Leaves | Green with red veins. |
| Stems | red |
| Dimensions | Reaches 2-3 feet tall. Maybe taller in warmer climates. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Species of plants native to tropical Africa, Asia, and northern Australia. |
| Cultivar Origin | Bred by the Known-You Seed company of Taiwan. |
| Misc Facts | The genus name is believed to be Arabic and means "source of musk," in reference to the musky smell of the fruit capsules. Specific epithet means good to eat or edible. A 2017 AAS (All American Selection) winner |
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