Cruciferae
Definition
- Noun:
- A large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives: "Cruciferae" is the botanical family name for a major group of flowering plants characterized by their cross-shaped (cruciform) petals. This family is also commonly known as the Brassicaceae family.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Many common vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, belong to the family Cruciferae.
- The Cruciferae family is known for its distinctive four-petaled flowers.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Context: In modern botanical taxonomy, the name "Brassicaceae" is the accepted standard, while "Cruciferae" remains a valid and widely used alternative name for the same plant family.
- The genus Arabidopsis, a model organism in plant biology, is a member of the Cruciferae.
Variants and Related Words
- Brassicaceae (n): The modern, alternative scientific name for the Cruciferae family.
- Brassicaceae and Cruciferae refer to the same plant family.
- Cruciferous (adj): Describing plants belonging to the Cruciferae/Brassicaceae family.
- Cruciferous vegetables are known for their health benefits.
Synonyms
- Mustard family: A common name for the Cruciferae family, derived from one of its well-known members.
- Cabbage family: Another common name for this plant family.
Noun
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a large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives
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