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How do Capparaceae plants differ from most Brassicaceae plants in growth form?
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Brassicales
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea, variety italica).
In the context of the order Brassicales, members of the Capparaceae family differ from most Brassicaceae plants primarily in their growth form. While Brassicaceae species are predominantly herbs, members of Capparaceae are typically trees, shrubs, or lianas, though they can sometimes be herbaceous.1