species 5,566 observations
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
Field notes
Supports All
29
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Soybean Looper Moth, Western Tussock Moth, Cotton Tipworm Moth
15
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Indian Cotton Jassid, Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Broad-headed Sharpshooter, Lateral-lined Sharpshooter
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hibiscus Turret Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Bald-faced Hornet, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee
5
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eupelmus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Annual Edible Vegetable Warm season vegetable
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.