Brassica (Noun)
Meaning
Mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The store sells a variety of brassica, including broccoli, cauliflower, and kale.
- Brassica, like cabbage and turnips, can be grown in cooler climates.
- Some common diseases affect brassica crops, such as club root and downy mildew.
- Cauliflower, a popular brassica, is high in vitamins and minerals and can be prepared in several different ways.
- Farmers often rotate their brassica crops to avoid depleting the soil of essential nutrients.