This is because Okra (lady fingers) are long and thin and dainty, like a lady's fingers!
Okra, also commonly referred to as "lady fingers", is a plant and therefore a noun.
The name is Hibiscus esculentus otherwise known as okra, lady's fingers.
Lady fingers are also called okra. It has soluble fiber that dissolves in water.
Hibiscus esculentaThe scientific name for Lady's Fingers is "Abelmoschus Esculentus" commonly known as "Okra" too.Hibiscus esculenta
In okra (also known as lady's fingers, and bhindi or bhendi) there are:RAW15½ calories in a ½ cup (1.8 ounces or 50g)BOILED OR STEAMED18 calories in a ½ cup (2.8 ounces or 80g)-
Lady Finger or Okra is a great source of vitamins and minerals. The minerals that we can get from an Okra are: calcium, iron, magnesium, and manganese.
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They are called savoiardi in Italian.
Same as you - Okra
Okra is sometimes called gumbo (USA) and bhindi (Hindu). It is a close relative of mallow and marshmallow and is often refered to with the same names as it can be used the same way. It originally comes from Africa and is often called by several local African names. Also called "Lady's finger" outside US.
Ladies fingers is a common name for Anthyllis Vulneraria. The vegetable, okra , Hibiscus esculentis, is also known as Ladies Fingers.