Okra, also known as âladyâs fingersâ and âgumbo,â is a green flowering plant. Okra belongs to the same plant family as hibiscus and cotton. The term âokraâ most commonly refers to the edible seedpods of the plant. Okra has long been favored as a food for the health-conscious.
Founded in 1986 by Joseph Segel in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, QVC broadcasts to more than 350 million households in seven countries as QVC US, QVC UK, QVC Germany, QVC Japan, QVC Italy, QVC/CNR (China) and QVC France.
QVC is located at 1200 Wilson Drive in West Chester, PA just off the Boot Road exit of route 202. From Philadelphia. If you are traveling from center city Philadelphia â Take Iâ76/Schuylkill Expressway West to Route 202 South at King of Prussia and Valley Forge. Take Route 202 South approximately 10 to 12 miles and exit at Boot Road.