Family Cruciferae (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 Cruciferae includes over 3,000 species, so identifying them can often be challenging due to their similarities.
- Family Cruciferae also consists of ornamental plants such as wallflower and candytuft, commonly used in gardening.
- Some other notable members of the Family Cruciferae are the vegetables radish and bok choy, both widely used in Asian cuisine.
- Mustard plants, which belong to the Family Cruciferae, are often used as cover crops in fields.
- Vegetables such as cauliflower and kale, also members of the Family Cruciferae, have gained popularity due to their health benefits.