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[personal profile] underused2017-08-05 08:46 am

crucifer

crucifer
n. (botany) A cruciferous plant, with four petals arranged in a cross


Examples of cruciferous plants include cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli.

Somehow, I've gotten this far in my life without knowing this word. This amazing, badass, death-metal-band-name word. I feel like parents everywhere are burying the lede.

EAT YOUR CRUCIFER.


Thanks to [personal profile] full_metal_ox for teaching me this word!