Family Brassicaceae Burnett, nom. cons.


Summary
Family number:
166
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Alternate name:
Cruciferae
Kind of family:
Dicotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
347
Type genus:
Brassica L.

Synonyms


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References:
  1. Al-Shehbaz, I. A. et al. 2006. Systematics and phylogeny of the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae): an overview. Pl. Syst. Evol. 259:89-120.
  2. Al-Shehbaz, I. A. 2012. A generic and tribal synopsis of the Brassicaceae (Cruciferae). Taxon 61:931-954.
  3. Koch, M. A. & I. A. Al-Shehbaz. 2009. Molecular systematics and evolution of "wild" crucifers (Brassicaceae or Cruciferae). In: Gupta, S. K., Biology and breeding of Crucifers 1-19. Note: CRC Press, Hoboken
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=166. Accessed 11 May 2026.