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Cruciferous Vegetables
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Cruciferous vegetables, members of the plant family Brassicaceae (formerly Cruciferae), constitute a diverse and agriculturally significant group renowned for their pungent flavor profiles and high concentrations of glucosinolates. This family encompasses a wide array of edible species, including cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and various mustards. Historically, the taxonomy of the group has been unstab…
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Cruciferous Vegetables
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Etymology and Botanical Characteristics
The former family name, Cruciferae, derived from the Latin crux (cross) and ferre (to bear), refers to the four petals arranged in a cross shape typical of the flowers in this group. While the family name has officially transitioned to Brassicaceae under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN), the common vernacular persists.
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Rutabaga
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The rutabaga (Brassica napus var. napobrassica), often known as the swede (culinary term)/) in Commonwealth nations, is a root vegetable belonging to the family Brassicaceae. It is a biennial plant cultivated as an annual root crop for its large, dense, yellowish-fleshed taproot and sometimes for its leafy greens. The rutabaga is historically significant as the primary carbohydrate source during periods of agricultural instability, particularly following the [Late Antique Little Ice Age](/entries/late…