Brassicaceae belongs to the order Brassicales. It is also known as Crucifers or Cabbage family.
The Brassicaceae, is a globally distributed family of flowering plants, especially abundant in temperate regions. It comprises mostly herbaceous plants characterized by four-petaled flowers arranged in a cross shape (hence the name “crucifer”) and often pungent, sulfur-containing compounds like glucosinolates. These chemicals contribute to the distinctive flavors and aromas of many edible members.
This family includes several major food crops and vegetables essential to global nutrition and agriculture. A prime example is cabbage (Brassica oleracea), a species that has been selectively bred into a wide variety of forms, including broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts. These vegetables are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and form a dietary cornerstone in many cultures.
Total genera found for Brassicaceae: 10
- 1) Armoracia
- 2) Brassica
- 3) Camelina
- 4) Crambe
- 5) Eruca
- 6) Lepidium
- 7) Nasturtium
- 8) Raphanus
- 9) Sinapis
- 10) Wasabia
Total plants found for Brassicaceae: 26
- 1) Black mustard
- 2) Black radish
- 3) Broccoli
- 4) Brussels sprout
- 5) Cabbage
- 6) Camelina (Crop)
- 7) Cauliflower
- 8) Chinese cabbage
- 9) Cress
- 10) Daikon
- 11) Ethiopian mustard
- 12) Garden rocket
- 13) Horseradish
- 14) Kale
- 15) Kohlrabi
- 16) Maca
- 17) Mustard greens
- 18) Napa cabbage
- 19) Radish
- 20) Rapeseed
- 21) Rutabaga
- 22) Sea kale
- 23) Turnip
- 24) Wasabi
- 25) Watercress
- 26) White mustard