Brassicaceae
(mustard family)
Rosid
Eudicots
Leaf
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Simple (usually alternate)
Sepals
(​Calyx)
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2 sepals each on 2 whorls
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Total 4 sepals
Petals
(Corolla)
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4 unfused petals
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Crucifers (X-shaped)
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Regular, radially symmetrical
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Often inflorescence: raceme
Stamens
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2 whorls
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​Outer whorl with 2 short stamens
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Inner with 4 long stamens
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Pistil
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2 united carpels
Ovary
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Superior ovary
Fruits
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Dry dehiscent pods
Photos
Variations
 Cabbage |  Broccoli |
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 Cauliflower |  Brussels Sprouts |
 Kohlrabi |  Kale |
 Radishes |
Work cited
Buckner, Heather. “How to Plant and Grow Cabbage.” Gardener’s Path, 14 Dec. 2024,
gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-cabbage/
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“Brussels Sprouts - Gardening at USASK - College of Agriculture and Bioresources.” Gardening, gardening.usask.ca/gardening-advice/gardenline-nested-pages/food-plant-pages/vegetables/brusselssprouts.php .Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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Buckner, Heather. “How to Harvest Brussels Sprouts.” Gardener’s Path, 17 Aug. 2023, gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/harvest-brussels-sprouts/
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Cauliflower Plant Images - Free Download on Freepik, www.freepik.com/free-photos-vectors/cauliflower-plant Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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Chandrashekar, U. S., et al. “Study of morpho-physiological, phenological and reproductive behaviour in protogynous lines of Indian mustard [brassica juncea (L.)].” Euphytica, vol. 193, no. 2, 28 May 2013, pp. 280–280, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-013-0945-8 .
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Food Garden Life. “How to Grow Kohlrabi”, Pinterest, https://pin.it/7Lm4O4LW9
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Gardener's Path. “Kale Spacing: How Far Apart to Plant”, Pinterest, https://pin.it/3pfESWtQs
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Hicks-Hamblin, Kristina. “How to Plant and Grow Broccoli Rabe (Rapini).” Gardener’s Path, 24 Oct. 2025, gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-broccoli-rabe/
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Kennedy, Rose. “How to Save Mustard Green Seeds for Planting.” Gardener’s Path, 8 Feb. 2025, gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/save-mustard-green-seeds/
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Li, Hang, et al. “Nutritional values, beneficial effects, and food applications of broccoli (brassica oleracea var. Italica Plenck).” Trends in Food Science & Technology, vol. 119, Jan. 2022, pp. 288–308, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.12.015
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Lofgren, Kristine. “How to Plant and Grow Radishes.” Gardener’s Path, 6 Apr. 2025, gardenerspath.com/plants/vegetables/grow-radishes/
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Plantura. “Kohlrabi pflanzen: Anbau, Pflege & Ernte.” Pinterest, 2 Apr. 2023, https://pin.it/1pafR30sG
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“Plant of the Month Page.” Santa Monica Mountains Trails Council, smmtc.org/plantofthemonth/Wild_Radish.php Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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Simpson, Michael George. Plant Systematics. Netherlands, Elsevier Science, 2006. https://ars.els-cdn.com/content/image/3-s2.0-B9780123743800500087-f08-71-9780123743800.jpg
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