What do the place names Rambsbotton in Lancashire, Ramsden in Essex and Ramshott in Suffolk have in common? They are all places named after the ramson or 'wild garlic'. The plant itself has some rather unusual names, including gypsy's gibbles and gypsy's onions in Somerset, ramps in Lancashire and Cumberland, stink plant in Lincolnshire and rommy and roms in Yorkshire.In Spring the woodland floors are covered with ramsons, their fresh green and white froth, and their incredible smell. Found in shady spots throughout the country the ramson is a key indicator to areas of ancient woodlands.
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