Cruciferous
Cruciferous (kroo-sif-er-uhs)
The term Cruciferous is derived from the Latin word Cruciferae, which means "cross-bearing". This is due to the cross-like shape of the flowers' four petals and two sepals. Cruciferous is a term used to describe vegetables in the family Brassicaceae (also known as Cruciferae).
Etymology
The term Cruciferous is derived from the New Latin word Cruciferae. In Latin, crux means "cross" and fera means "to bear or carry". This term was used to describe the appearance of the plants' flowers, which bear four petals in the shape of a cross.
Related Terms
- Brassicaceae: This is the botanical name for the plant family commonly known as the mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family.
- Cabbage: A leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads.
- Broccoli: An edible green plant in the cabbage family, whose large flowering head, stalk and small associated leaves are eaten as a vegetable.
- Cauliflower: A vegetable that is a variety of the same species as broccoli, whose immature flower head (inflorescence) and stalk are eaten as a vegetable.
- Kale: A certain type of cabbage that does not form a head (non-heading), but rather grows in a loose rosette at the top of the stem.
- Brussels sprouts: A member of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages, grown for its edible buds.
- Turnip: A root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, bulbous taproot.
Health Benefits
Cruciferous vegetables are rich in nutrients, including several carotenoids (beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin); vitamins C, E, and K; folate; and minerals. They also are a good source of fiber.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cruciferous
- Wikipedia's article - Cruciferous
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