Stumped by a Slimy Culinary Conundrum?

1. Green pod vegetable
2. Often used in Southern cooking
3. Common ingredient in gumbo
4. Popular in Indian cuisine
5. Can be stewed or fried
6. Known for its slimy texture when cooked
7. Used as a thickening agent in some dishes
8. High in fiber and vitamin C
9. Belongs to the mallow family
10. Comes from a flowering plant