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; see origin at brassica, -aceae, -ous