Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless')

While ‘Clemson Spineless’ is a specific cultivar, the *species* Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) is generally believed to have originated in **Africa**. More specifically, the region around **Ethiopia and Sudan** is the most commonly accepted origin.

Therefore, even though ‘Clemson Spineless’ was developed in the United States, its lineage traces back to the African continent.