If memory serves me I do think it was brought over here along with some other plants.
They took off like a rocket not like they did over there and are now weeds.
Not only do I have the stuff I have two different kinds.
Along with thistles wild ground cherries and lord knows what else.
I wish Okra would take over.
I knew a guy that planted 40 acres of okra and he is still trying to get rid of it.
To answer your question I would desperate the plants while they are small you sure cant kill it.
Worth