Herbarium specimens serve as vital references for identifying plant species, including those presumed extinct. Detailed ...

This sample of monkey orchid seeds was found to be 86% viable, which is a good result. Collectors were careful not to sample ...

Join Alex, Rosie and Issy, Kew’s Curator Mycologists, as they explore the Fungarium, possibly the biggest collection of fungi specimens in the world. Meet weird and wonderful specimens, like the ...

Letter and plans from Kew's Directors' Correspondence archive give a glimpse into the humble beginnings of one of botany's most revered institutions - Missouri Botanical Garden - and its founder Henry ...

On December 24, the last entry at Brentford Gate and Elizabeth Gate is 6.20pm, and the last entry at Victoria Gate at 7pm (these are new timings for 2024). Tickets for Christmas at Kew do not include ...

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and a global biodiversity hotspot. Vast grasslands shaped by ancient creatures, tropical forests and deserts are just some of the ecosystems found on ...

Find opening and closing times for the Gardens, attractions, cafés, restaurants, shops and car park. Opening and closing times are seasonal and vary throughout the year. We may occasionally need to ...

Join us for a sensory guided walking tour, led by one of Kew’s specially-trained tour guides. Each tour is different to take in seasonal highlights across the Gardens. These tours are free, and free ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Discover our science collections that have been growing for over 170 years and the other collections we hold. Or search our resources and research facilities to find support for your research. Find ...

Travel from the deserts to the tropics with a trip through this glassy wonderland. Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden Read the latest Edible Science: Kew’s Kitchen Garden developments in blogs from ...