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Cruciferae

Cruciferae

1 9.9
A family of plants that includes vegetables like cabbage and broccoli
  • noun
  • /ˌkruːsɪˈfɛriː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : crucíferas
  • Have you tried cooking with Cruciferae vegetables?

Examples

  • Scientists are studying compounds found in Cruciferae for their health benefits.

  • The Cruciferae family includes many popular vegetables.

  • Broccoli, kale, and cabbage all belong to the Cruciferae family of plants.

  • Many vegetables in the Cruciferae are rich in vitamins and fiber.

  • The family Cruciferae includes popular vegetables like broccoli and cabbage.

  • Many health benefits are associated with eating vegetables from the Cruciferae family.

  • Gardeners often plant Cruciferae such as mustards and turnips for their nutritious leaves.

Synonyms

Brassicaceae
vsCruciferae
  • Specialized
9.3

A family of plants that includes vegetables like cabbage and broccoli

has identical meaning but is an older alternative family name
mustard family
vsCruciferae
  • Specialized
4.8

A group of plants like cabbage, broccoli, and turnip that have flowers with four petals

has identical meaning but is the formal Latin or technical name

Surface Forms

Cruciferae singular
Cruciferaes plural

Etymology

Cruciferae comes from Latin parts crux 'cross' and -ferae 'bearing', the same root you see in crucifix, which also shows a 'cross'. The flowers of these plants have four petals arranged like a small cross, so the name means 'cross-bearing' and helps you remember cabbage, broccoli and mustard.