Brassica
prop. n.-
A genus of plants embracing several species and varieties differing much in appearance and qualities: such as the common cabbage (
Brassica oleracea ), broccoli, cauliflowers, etc.; the wild turnip (Brassica campestris ); the common turnip (Brassica rapa ); the rape or coleseed (Brassica napus ), etc.
