Definition: The word "Aristolochiaceae" refers to a group of flowering plants belonging to the order Caryophyllales (also known as the Asteraceae), which also includes the species like the aster and amaranth. It's not commonly used in everyday language but has several synonyms. Definition: The Aristocichetes are flowering plants, including some that are part of the Asteraceae family. Common names include aster, amaranthus, or the star plant.