The Mustard Family
Brassicaceae
Fun Fact: All of the plants in this composition are edible! Taste testing is definitely part of the fun. The colors in this family really delight me.
Plants in the Mustard Family share these traits:
Flowers
4 petals and 4 sepals
6 stamens (4 tall and 2 short)
2-chambered ovary
Seeds are produced in dry podlike fruits with a partition between the halves
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Plants depicted in this Plant Family Portrait:
Alliaria petiolata (Garlic Mustard)
Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish)
Brassica oleracea
Broccoli
Broccolini
Romanesco Cauliflower
Purple Cauliflower
Kohlrabi
Red Cabbage
Rainbow Lacinato Kale
Brussel Sprouts
Brassica napus (Rutabaga)
Brassica rapa (Field Mustard)
Eruca sativa (Arugula)
Hesperis matronalis (Dame’s Rocket)
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Red Radish
Watermelon Radish
Daikon Radish
My goal with this series of Plant Family Portraits is to deepen people’s awareness of plants and gain an understanding of plant details to help combat “Plant Blindness.” An appreciation for biodiversity is an important part of our wellbeing. May we all delight in nature’s fascinating architecture and colors, appreciate our environment, and how precious it is to protect.
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