Brassica is a genus of plants in the mustard family, including crops like cabbage, kale, and broccoli. In botany and agriculture, the term refers to these brassicas collectively or to a single species within that genus; in culinary contexts, it often denotes edible cruciferous greens and heads. The word is used in academic, horticultural, and food-science discussions as a formal term for these vegetables.
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