scrophulariaceae: a family of dicotyledonous plants of the order Polemoniales; includes figwort and snapdragon and foxglove and toadflax and speedwell and mullein; in some classifications placed in the order Scrophulariales
asterid dicot family: family of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
death seat: the car seat beside the driver of an automobile; believed to be the most dangerous place to sit in a car in case of an accident