cruciferous
/kru:'sifərəs/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Belonging to the mustard family: Describes plants that are members of the botanical family Brassicaceae (formerly known as Cruciferae), characterized by flowers with four petals arranged in a cross shape.
- Having cross-shaped flowers: Pertaining to the specific floral structure of these plants, where the four petals form a cross.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- Broccoli, cabbage, and kale are all cruciferous vegetables.
- The garden was filled with various cruciferous plants in bloom.
Advanced Usage
- Scientific Classification: The term is primarily used in botanical and nutritional contexts to categorize a large family of plants.
- The researcher studied the glucosinolate content in cruciferous species.
Variants and Related Words
- Crucifer (n): A plant of the family Brassicaceae; a cross-bearing plant.
- The field was full of wild crucifers.
Synonyms
- Brassicaceous: Belonging to the family Brassicaceae. (This is a more modern scientific synonym.)
- Cross-bearing: Descriptive of the flower shape. (This is a literal, non-technical synonym.)
Related Phrases
- Cruciferous vegetable: A common dietary term for edible members of this plant family.
- Nutritionists recommend eating cruciferous vegetables several times a week.
Adjective
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of or relating to or belonging to the plant family Cruciferae
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