2023年6月7日 · Cruciferous vegetables include some of your favorite go-to dark, leafy greens and other colorful, nutrient-rich veggies. Among the members of the cruciferous family are: Arugula (also called rocket).

Cruciferous vegetables are a diverse group of vegetables belonging to the family Brassicaceae, also called ‘Cruciferae.’ The second name refers to the distinct cross shape of the flowers of the plants in the family. That is the origin of the name ‘cruciferous’ for the group.