FORM Pungent herbs annual, biennial or perennial many crop
plants. Species 3200 in our area 138 (Gray); 133 (B&B)43
Distribution north temperate regions Flowers Perfect, with 4
spreading petals and 4 sepals in a cross-like arrangement hence
the former family name of Cruciferae; fruits pod-like capsules,
splitting lengthwise in two. Flowers in racemes #Parts sepals
and petals 4 in the form of a cross, 6 stamens of which 2 are
shorter than the other 4. Crop plants in this family include
cabbage, radish, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and turnips.