Family Brassicaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Brassicaceae is a large and diverse group of plants commonly known as the mustard or cabbage family.
- Members of the family Brassicaceae are widely cultivated for their edible leaves, stems, and roots.
- The family Brassicaceae includes many economically important crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, and kale.
- Plants in the family Brassicaceae are often used as model organisms in scientific research due to their relatively simple genetics.
- The family Brassicaceae is characterized by its distinctive four-petaled flowers, which are typically arranged in a cross-like pattern.