Reunakasvit

Reunakasvit is a Finnish term referring to a family of plants, specifically the family Brassicaceae, also known as the mustard family or cabbage family. This family is large and diverse, encompassing a wide range of flowering plants. Common examples of plants belonging to the reunakasvit family include a variety of vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and radishes. Many familiar herbs and spices also fall into this category, such as mustard, horseradish, and cress. The family is characterized by certain floral and fruit structures, often including four petals arranged in a cross shape and a fruit called a silique or silicle. Many species within reunakasvit have economic importance due to their use as food crops, condiments, or in traditional medicine. They are found across the globe in various habitats, from temperate to cold regions.