brassica
noun [ C or U ] uk/ˈbræs.ɪ.kə/ us/ˈbræs.ɪ.kə/
芸苔属植物
a family of plants that includes cabbage, broccoli, and turnips, or a plant from this family
He grows mainly brassicas, a family that includes radish, cabbage, mustard, cauliflower, turnips, and broccoli. 他主要种植芸苔属的蔬菜，包括萝卜、卷心菜、芥菜、花椰菜、芜菁、西兰花等。
Oilseed rape is a member of the genus Brassica (cabbage). 油菜是芸苔属植物（如卷心菜）中的一种。
See also: cruciferous
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- To prevent winter brassicas rocking in the wind, mound soil round their stems.
- As with other brassicas, kale contains sulforaphane, a chemical claimed to have anti-cancer properties.
- This week I will sow my winter veg - brassicas, leeks and chard.
- It can cross-pollinate to create hybrids that contaminate other brassica seeds.