👉 Brassica is a genus of about 1,300 species of flowering plants in the family Brassicaceae. They are divided into four genera based on their reproductive organs: Brassica (brassica), Fagaceae, Solanaceae, and Solanaceae. The name "brassica" is derived from the Latin word "brachium," meaning "branch." The genus names were chosen to reflect the shape of the leaves in brassicas.
