Lady's Finger/Okra belongs to family

Malvaceae

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Liliaceae

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Brassicaceae

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Cucurbitaceae

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Solution

The correct option is B Malvaceae
Okra, commonly known as lady's finger is the species of flowering plant belonging to mallow family or Malvaceae. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. The plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world. It is mucilaginous and mucilage contains soluble fibre. It is used as a vegetable and source of nutrient in many countries.
So, the correct answer is 'Malvaceae'.

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