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1. 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…

2. 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.
   The genus Brassica is central to th…