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Brassica (noun) means any plant in the genus Brassica, such as cabbage, mustard or rape.

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Any plant in the genus Brassica, such as cabbage, mustard or rape.
"Selective weed control in onions, leeks, and some brassicae. Time of Application: Brassicae—two to four true leaves. Onions—after the crook stage. Leeks—after the crook stage, but before four leaves have developed." — Commercial Grower Handbook and Diary (1959)
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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin brassica.

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"brassica" (noun) means any plant in the genus Brassica, such as cabbage, mustard or rape.
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