A Dictionary of English Plant-Names

A Dictionary of English Plant-Names by James Britten and Robert Holland is a comprehensive reference work cataloguing the common, regional, and vernacular names of plants used throughout England. Drawing from folklore, local dialects, herbals, and earlier botanical works, the dictionary connects everyday plant names with their scientific equivalents. It reveals the cultural and linguistic history embedded in plant nomenclature, illustrating how plants were understood, used, and named across different communities. First published in the late 19th century, it remains an important resource for botanists, folklorists, historians, and linguists interested in the intersection of language, culture, and natural history.