Cruciferae

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. a large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives

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