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    GlossaryBrassicaceae

    includes cabbage, broccoli, and mustard plants

    Brassicaceae, also known as the mustard family or Cruciferae, is a large family of flowering plants that includes species like cabbage, broccoli, and mustard. These plants are characterized by their four-petaled flowers arranged in a cross shape, which is why they are sometimes referred to as Cruciferae. This family is significant in both agriculture and horticulture due to its economic and nutritional value.

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