Brassica: meaning, definitions and examples
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Brassica
[ หbrรฆsษชkษ ]
botanical term
Brassica is a genus of plants in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as the mustard family. This genus includes many significant agricultural crops such as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower, which are known for their nutritious properties. Brassicas are also recognized for their ability to thrive in various climates and soil conditions.
Synonyms
cabbage family, mustard plant
Examples of usage
- Cabbage is a common Brassica vegetable.
- She planted several varieties of Brassica in her garden.
- Many animals find Brassica crops appealing for food.
Translations
Translations of the word "Brassica" in other languages:
๐ต๐น brรกssica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคพเคธเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Kohl
๐ฎ๐ฉ brassica
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฟัััะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ kapusta
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท chou
๐ช๐ธ col
๐น๐ท lahana
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฐฐ์ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ kapusta
๐ธ๐ฐ kapusta
๐จ๐ณ ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ zelje
๐ฎ๐ธ kรกl
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััาาะฐะฑะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษlษm
๐ฒ๐ฝ col
Etymology
The word 'Brassica' originates from Latin, where it was used to describe cabbage or any kind of cabbage-like plant. The term has been adopted in botanical Latin to categorize around 40 species of flowering plants within the Brassicaceae family. This family was historically significant in agriculture, dating back to ancient times, where various species of Brassica were cultivated for food. The plants in this genus have been crucial in various cuisines around the world and have numerous varieties adapted for different climates. The versatility and adaptability of Brassica plants have contributed to their importance, both ecologically in crop rotation and nutritionally in human diets.