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mustard familyFamily Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae), composed of 350 genera of mostly herbaceous plants with peppery-flavored leaves. The pungent seeds of some species lead the spice trade in volume traded. Mustard flowers take the form of a Greek cross, with four petals, usually white, yellow, or lavender, and an equal number of sepals. The seeds are produced in podlike fruits. Members of the mustard family include many plants of economic importance that have been extensively altered and domesticated by humans. The most important genus is Brassica (see brassica); turnips, radishes, rutabagas, and many ornamental plants are also members of the family. As a spice, mustard is sold in seed, powder, or paste form. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| cauliflower is much more than what Mark Twain called "a cabbage with a college education:' This mild member of the Cruciferae family (which also includes broccoli, cabbage, brussels sprouts, bok choy, and kale) contains unique anticancer compounds that stimulate enzymes that deactivate carcinogens. The old name for this family - plant names never stop changing - was Cruciferae, which was and forever would have been an entirely proper and logical name because the flower petals of each cruciferous plant are in the shape of a cross. |
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