Description Lady's Finger A coarse, erect annual up to 2 m tall, with a large sulphur-yellow flower having a maroon eye. The stem is slightly hairy.
Leaves are large, alternate and cordate.
The immature pods ready for harvest are dark green, covered with upward pointing hairs. It is very mucilaginous and contains numerous round seeds. Seeds colour varies from dark green, white to brown and black. If not harvested, the capsule dries up and dehisces into 5 parts. Origin The plant originated from West or Central Africa and reported to be found wild in upper Nile country.