[Trinity] General discussion of Trinity College MS O.2.48 Apuleii Herbarium

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Yes, P may be Pliny.

The three most common references in herbals were Dioscorides, Galen, and Pliny.

I thought so, though this is the only reference to him I've seen so far. 
Now a less common one, which might help to pinpoint the author's frame of reference. On f.99v there is talk of one Petrus Magister Yspanius:

I'm not certain, but I think it may be a reference to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.. He did write on medicinal herbs.

Here is a link to a searchable Middle English translation of his You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.. There's also an Italian translation online (and perhaps others).