Genus Brassica (Noun)
Meaning
Mustards: cabbages; cauliflowers; turnips; etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Brassica comprises a wide variety of plants that are edible and offer numerous health benefits, including broccoli and cauliflower.
- Many species within the genus Brassica, such as cabbage and kale, are cultivated worldwide as food crops.
- Some members of the genus Brassica are grown primarily for their leaves or greens, like collard greens and mustard greens.
- Vegetables that belong to the genus Brassica often have a pungent flavor and a crunchy texture, as evidenced by the turnip and the rutabaga.
- Various breeds within the genus Brassica are used as oilseed crops, producing significant quantities of mustard oil and rapeseed oil.