Question

Turnip (Brassica Rapa) belongs to family
(a)Cruciferae
(b)Malvaceae
(c)Liliaceae
(d)Cucurbitaceae

Answer 1

Hint: Turnip belongs to the mustard family. It is a hardy biennial plant. The other name of the mustard family is brassicaceae.

Complete answer:
-Turnip belongs to cruciferae.
-Glucosinolates are found in cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferae is a flowering plant family that derives its name from the cruciform arrangement of the four petals.
-It is cultivated for its fleshy roots and tender tops.
-In middle and eastern Asia, the turnip is believed to have evolved and is cultivated throughout the temperate region.
-Young turnip roots are eaten raw or pickled in salads, and it is possible to cook and serve the young leaves. The roots are cooked and eaten whole or mashed as well and are used in stews.
-The turnip root is produced by the thickening of the seedling's primary root along with the young stem's base directly above it.
During the first year, the stem stays short and bears leaves that form a rosette-like bunch at the top of the base.
-The leaves are grass-green and the hair is rough.The bud in the centre of the rosette forms a solid, erect, branched stem with somewhat glaucous (waxy coating), smooth leaves, if left to grow for a second season.
-The stem and branches end in small cross-shaped clusters of bright yellow flowers, accompanied by smooth elongated short-beaked pods of seed.
-The oil derived from the seed is often referred to as canola.
So, the correct answer is ‘Cruciferae’.

Note: Many butterflies feed from and pollinate the turnip’s flowers, including the small white flowers. The taste of turnip is mild, so salads such as radishes and other vegetables can be eaten fresh.