Brassicales is an order of flowering plants that includes economically and ecologically significant families such as Brassicaceae (mustard and cabbage family) and Caricaceae (papaya family). Many species in this order produce glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds responsible for their characteristic pungent flavors and potential pest resistance. The order consists of trees, shrubs, and herbs.
Most species are distributed worldwide, with a strong presence in temperate and tropical regions. Brassicales members play essential roles in agriculture, medicine, and biodiversity. Some species are cultivated for food, while others are valued for their medicinal properties or ornamental appeal.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Brassicales is cabbage (Brassica oleracea).
Total families found for Brassicales: 5
- 1) Brassicaceae
- 2) Capparaceae
- 3) Caricaceae
- 4) Moringaceae
- 5) Tropaeolaceae
Total plants found for Brassicales: 33
- 1) Babaco
- 2) Black mustard
- 3) Black radish
- 4) Broccoli
- 5) Brussels sprout
- 6) Cabbage
- 7) Cabbage-tree
- 8) Camelina (Crop)
- 9) Caper
- 10) Cauliflower
- 11) Chinese cabbage
- 12) Cress
- 13) Daikon
- 14) Drumstick tree
- 15) Ethiopian mustard
- 16) Garden rocket
- 17) Horseradish
- 18) Kale
- 19) Kohlrabi
- 20) Maca
- 21) Mashua
- 22) Mountain papaya
- 23) Mustard greens
- 24) Napa cabbage
- 25) Papaya
- 26) Radish
- 27) Rapeseed
- 28) Rutabaga
- 29) Sea kale
- 30) Turnip
- 31) Wasabi
- 32) Watercress
- 33) White mustard