Brassicaceae Family Quiz
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The leaves of Brassicaceae are ______

simple, lack stipules, and appear alternately on stems or in rosettes

Most Brassicaceae plants are ______, while some are shrubs

herbaceous

Brassicaceae is commonly known as the ______

mustards, the crucifers, or the cabbage family

The inflorescences of Brassicaceae are ______

<p>terminal and lack bracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

The family contains ______

<p>372 genera and 4,060 accepted species</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brassicaceae Family Overview

  • Brassicaceae family is commonly known as the mustard family.
  • Most plants in this family are herbaceous, meaning they have non-woody stems.
  • Some species within Brassicaceae can grow as shrubs.

Leaf Characteristics

  • Leaves of Brassicaceae plants are typically characterized by their distinctive shapes and arrangements.

Inflorescence Structure

  • Inflorescences in Brassicaceae often have a unique structure, typically forming clusters of flowers known as racemes.

Diversity and Classification

  • The Brassicaceae family contains a wide variety of species, including economically important crops and wild plants.

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Test your knowledge about the Brassicaceae family, which includes economically important flowering plants like mustards, crucifers, and cabbages. Learn about their characteristics, inflorescences, and floral structure in this quiz.

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