Diagnostic character of family brassicaceae with floral formula .write botanical name of any two plants of the family regarding medicinal and edible value.
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Characteristics of Brassicaceae:-
Following are the important characteristics of family Brassicaceae:
●These are generally herbs, annuals, biennials, or shrubs.
●The taproots are swollen due to food storage.
●The stem is erect, herbaceous, and rarely woody.
●Leaves are alternate, opposite, simple and exstipulate
●Economic Importance of Brassicaceae
Food
●The plants of this family are cultivated as vegetable crops. For eg., Brassica oleracea var. Botrytis, Brassica oleracea var. Caulorapa.
Oil
●The seeds of the plants of these families are used to extract mustard oil that is extensively used in cooking. For eg., Brassica campestris
●The cake left behind after the extraction of oil is used as cattle feed and fertilizer.
Medicines
●The leaves and shoots of plants are used in asthma, cough and bleeding piles. They also act as an appetizer and stimulant. The seeds are used to treat bronchitis and fever. The flowers help in paralysis and impotency.
Ornamentals
●Few plants such as Iberis amara, Hesperis, Alyssum, bear beautiful flowers and are used for ornamental purposes.
