Are Brassica Oleracea and Thlaspi Arvense in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Brassicaceae.

Can you substitute Brassica Oleracea for Thlaspi Arvense?

They share the Brassicaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Brassica Oleracea vs Thlaspi Arvense

Brassica oleracea · Thlaspi arvense

Brassica Oleracea

Brassica oleracea

T Traditional Use

Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Brassica
Primary use: medicinal

Brassica oleracea, also known as wild cabbage in its uncultivated form, is a plant of the family Brassicaceae.

Thlaspi Arvense

Thlaspi arvense

T Traditional Use

Family: Brassicaceae
Genus: Thlaspi
Primary use: medicinal

Thlaspi arvense, known by the common name field pennycress, is a flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. It is native to Eurasia, and is a common weed throughout much of North America and its home.

At a glance

· Both in Brassicaceae, but different genera (Brassica vs Thlaspi).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Brassica Oleracea: T; Thlaspi Arvense: T.