brassica

• Gênero de plantas da família das crucíferas (Brassicaceae), que inclui a couve, a couve-flor, o brócolis, o nabo e outras hortaliças semelhantes.

A genus of plants in the mustard family, including cabbages, cauliflowers, turnips, and other similar vegetables.

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   A genus of plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), which includes many important food crops such as cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, turnips, and mustard greens.

   Brassica

   • The farmer cultivated several varieties of Brassica in his fields.
   • Brassica vegetables are known for their high nutritional value.
   • Many common vegetables, like cabbage and cauliflower, belong to the genus Brassica.