What is "hibiscus esculentus"

Okra \O"kra\, n.

1. (Bot.) An annual plant ( Abelmoschus esculentus syn. Hibiscus esculentus), whose green pods, abounding in nutritious mucilage, are much used for soups, stews, or pickles; gumbo. [Written also ocra and ochra.]

2. The pods of the plant okra, used as a vegetable; also, a dish prepared with them; gumbo.