No, a lady finger (okra) is not a false fruit. It is a true fruit.
What is the difference between a true fruit and a false fruit?
A true fruit develops solely from the ovary of a flowering plant. A false fruit, also known as an accessory fruit, incorporates other parts of the flower besides the ovary into its structure, such as the receptacle or the calyx.
Is okra a true fruit?
Yes, multiple sources confirm that okra, also known as lady finger, is botanically classified as a fruit. It develops from the ovary of the plant. The fact that it's often used as a vegetable in culinary contexts doesn't change its botanical classification.
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Reference: Tomato, okra (lady finger), bell paper (capsicum) are included in the list of vegetables. But these are actually fruits.
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Reference: Ladyfinger or okra is a botanical fruit, meaning that it develops out of the same botanical part as other fruits, specifically the ovaries.
While some artificial products, such as fake grapes, might be called "lady finger," these are not related to the botanical classification of the okra fruit. It's important to distinguish between culinary usage and botanical definitions.
