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Cruciferae [krü′sif·ə‚rē] (botany) A large family of dicotyledonous herbs in the order Capparales characterized by parietal placentation; hypogynous, mostly regular flowers; and a two-celled ovary with the ovules attached to the margins of the partition. 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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