| Scientific Name | Abelmoschus esculentus |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous vegetable |
| Height | 1.2 to 2 meters (3.9 to 6.5 feet) |
| Leaf Shape | Palmate, deeply lobed |
| Leaf Size | 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) |
| Flower Color | Yellow with a purple center |
| Flower Size | 5 to 8 cm (2 to 3 inches) |
| Pod Shape | Elongated, cylindrical |
| Pod Length | 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) |
| Pod Color | Green (may turn red or yellow when mature) |