A review by astraeal
The Complete Language of Herbs: A Definitive and Illustrated History by S. Theresa Dietz

informative slow-paced

3.75

A reference book of more than 500 plants you can find around in the wild or grow yourself. Classed by their scientifical names, each entry also has the plant's common name and other appellations (scientific or common), with an index at the end of the common names. There's also an index of common meanings and powers, which can be especially helpful when you want to look up for herbs that have that meaning. 

My favourite part of the book was the folklore and facts part of each entry, I really enjoyed reading all about them, from very old traditions to contemporary uses.

I would say that for a reference book (also indicating if a plant is toxic) quite a few herbs were missing an illustration, which I find bothersome.