brassicaceous

American  

[bras-i-key-shuhs] / ˌbræs ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

1. belonging to Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae), the mustard family of plants; cruciferous.

   Researchers note that Asian vegetables comprise a surprisingly large number of brassicaceous species.

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Etymology

Origin of brassicaceous

First recorded in 1835–40; from New Latin Brassicace(ae) family name + -ous; brassica, -aceae, -ous

Example Sentences

A brassicaceous plant of many varieties, cultivated for its leaves, which are not formed into a compact head like the cabbage, but are loose, and are generally curled or wrinkled; kale.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

The result will be profitable crops of other kinds of vegetables and a refreshing of the soil that will enable it to carry brassicaceous plants again, with but little risk of the recurrence of anbury.

From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons