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==Characteristics== Plants in the Brassicaceae family share several common characteristics: *'''Flowers''': Brassicaceae plants have four petals arranged in a cross shape (cruciform), which gives the family its alternate name, Cruciferae. *'''Leaves''': The leaves are usually alternate and simple, with entire or toothed margins. *'''Fruits''': The fruits are typically siliques (long, narrow capsules) or silicles (short, broad capsules), which contain the seeds. *'''Glucosinolates''': Many Brassicaceae plants contain glucosinolates, which are sulfur-containing compounds that give them their distinctive pungent flavor and aroma. ===Notable Brassicaceae Vegetables=== The Brassicaceae family includes several well-known and widely cultivated vegetables: *'''Brassica oleracea''': This species is the progenitor of many common vegetables, including [[cabbage]], [[broccoli]], [[cauliflower]], [[Brussels sprouts]], [[kale]], and [[collard greens]]. *'''Brassica rapa''': This species includes [[Chinese cabbage]], [[turnips]], [[bok choy]], and [[rapini]]. *'''Brassica napus''': This species is cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce [[canola oil]], and its leaves, which are known as [[rutabaga]] or [[swede]]. *'''Raphanus sativus''': This species includes [[Daikon|daikon]] and other cultivated [[radishes]]. *'''Armoracia rusticana''': This species is commonly known as [[Horseradish|horseradish]].
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