Brassicaceae

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Brassicaceae

Brassicaceae (pronounced /ˌbræsɪˈkeɪsii/), also known as the mustard family, is a medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants.

Etymology

The name Brassicaceae is derived from the included genus Brassica. The family was formerly named Cruciferae, which is a nomen conservandum (Latin for "a name to be retained"), and refers to the cross-like four-petalled flowers typical of many family members.

Description

The Brassicaceae family consists of about 372 genera and 4,060 accepted species. This family includes many plants of economic importance that have been extensively altered and domesticated by humans, especially those of the genus Brassica, which includes cabbage, cauliflower, canola, rapeseed, and mustard. Other genera such as Arabidopsis have been used in laboratory research for studying plant genetics.

Distribution

Members of the Brassicaceae are found worldwide, but are most common in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Taxonomy

The Brassicaceae family is taxonomically characterized by four-petalled cross-shaped flowers that feature two long and two short stamens and produce podlike fruits known as siliques.

Related Terms

  • Cruciferae: The former name for the Brassicaceae family, referring to the cross-like structure of their flowers.
  • Siliques: A type of fruit produced by members of the Brassicaceae family.
  • Arabidopsis: A genus within the Brassicaceae family, often used in laboratory research.
  • Brassica: A genus within the Brassicaceae family, which includes many economically important plants.

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