For centuries, Kew has been a sanctuary of biodiversity, a hub of botanical research, and a guardian of our planet's natural ...

The Asian Heath Garden is full of fascinating trees and shrubs from China, Japan and Korea. Our evolving collection includes some lovely birches ( Betula ), hazels ( Corylus) and rhododendrons.

Head of Landscapes and Horticulture at Wakehurst, Iain Parkinson, travelled to Armenia. There, he met local botanists, who ...

This two-day course is an extension of Kew’s renowned Botanical Sketchbook class, led by award-winning botanical artist Lucy T. Smith.

Ultimately, conserving Madagascar’s forests isn’t just a matter of planting trees. It’s about inspiring people - especially ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...

We look at the complex story behind one of the most infamous plants, and the science leading us to better understand it For thousands of years, Indigenous communities of South America have used the ...

DNA of over 9,500 flowering plants sequenced to produce massive genomic tree of life ‘Like a periodic table for flowering plants’ - tree maps how plants are related DNA sequenced from living & ...

Explore the captivating world of Madagascar's orchids, from Darwin's iconic species to vital conservation efforts as we unveil the science and beauty behind these unique and vulnerable plants. Orchids ...

Kew scientists pick their highlights from 74 plants and 15 fungi named with partners in 2023 Spotlight on rare and threatened species that require immediate protection Highlights include three new ...

It’s been another excellent year! In 2023, 74 plants and 15 fungi were named by botanists and mycologists here at Kew and at our partner organisations around the globe. We've seen everything from ...

Discover the stories behind why these four iconic plants were adopted as symbols of resilience and resistance by the LGBTQ+ community. We value plants for a number of reasons; their scientific ...