crucifer
Cabbage family member
A crucifer is a plant of the mustard family, characterized by flowers with four petals arranged in a cross shape—cabbage, broccoli, radishes, and their relatives.
In ecclesiastical contexts, a crucifer is the person who carries the cross in a church procession.
Cruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
- bok choyChinese leafy vegetable
arugula · radish · turnip · collard greens · mustard greens · kohlrabi · rutabaga · watercress
Processional staff carrier
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- acolyteClergy's ceremonial assistant
- altarSacred ritual table
- liturgyFormal worship structure
procession · Eucharist · sacrament · vestments · clergy · ceremony · Mass · worship
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- folateVitamin for DNA synthesis
- vitamin KFat-soluble clotting agent
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
calcium · phytonutrients · anti-inflammatory · detoxification · anticancer
Mustard and cabbage family
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- cultivarBred plant variety
- hybridizationMixing distinct genetic lines
morphology · phylogeny · taxonomy · angiosperms · dicotyledons · flora · herbarium · biennial
Newly germinated plants
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- soilGround matter for planting
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- harvestGathering mature crops
bolting · crop rotation · pest control · cabbage worms · aphids · clubroot · cool season
broccoli
Cruciferous vegetable with florets
- cauliflowerCompact white vegetable head
- kaleLoose-leafed cabbage relative
- cabbageLeafy vegetable head
bok choy · arugula · radish · turnip · collard greens · mustard greens · kohlrabi · rutabaga · watercress · daikon
cross-bearer
Processional staff carrier
- processionalCeremonial entrance music
- acolyteClergy's ceremonial assistant
- altarSacred ritual table
liturgy · procession · Eucharist · sacrament · vestments · clergy · ceremony · Mass · worship · ritual
antioxidants
Substances counteracting oxidative damage
vitamin C · calcium · phytonutrients · anti-inflammatory · detoxification · anticancer
brassicaceae
Mustard and cabbage family
hybridization · morphology · phylogeny · taxonomy · angiosperms · dicotyledons · flora · herbarium · biennial · perennial
seedlings
Newly germinated plants
- transplantingMoving living growth elsewhere
- soilGround matter for planting
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
harvest · bolting · crop rotation · pest control · cabbage worms · aphids · clubroot · cool season
- cruciferous vegetablesPlants with four-petaled blooms
- crucifixion sceneDepiction of Christ's death
- crucifix pendantReligious jewelry depicting Christ