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What was the earlier name of family Brassicaceae?

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Think of the cross-shaped four petals of mustard family flowers.
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
  • Scitaminae
  • Graminae
  • Cruciferae
  • Umbelliferae
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Family names ending in -aceae are the modern standard under ICN, but eight families were allowed to keep old descriptive names as alternates. Brassicaceae's alternate name is Cruciferae.
The cross-like arrangement of the four petals in mustard, cabbage and radish flowers gave rise to this name. So the correct answer is Cruciferae.
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