The Brassicaceae, a medium-sized and economically important family of flowering plants (Angiosperms), are informally known as the mustards, mustard flowers, the crucifers or the cabbage family. The name Brassicaceae is derived from the included genus Brassica. Cruciferae, an older name, meaning `cross-bearing`, describes the four petals of musta..... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassicaceae
the mustard family, of the caper order (Capparales), a large assemblage of 350 genera of mostly herbaceous plants with peppery-flavoured leaves. The ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/b/107