People are largely unaware of the distribution and abundance of the native trees and wild orchids that can be find on their ...

The Power of Trees invites visitors to explore the enduring beauty of trees across art and culture. The exhibition showcases a diverse range of works, from intricate botanical illustrations to a ...

This winter, Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden, will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with stunning artworks and installations creating a magical light trail. 2025 brings a brand ...

The rediscovery of stenophylla (Coffea stenophylla) coffee in Sierra Leone, in combination with research that shows that this species offers heat tolerance and a superior Arabica-like taste, has ...

1. This ticket cannot be exchanged, transferred, or resold for commercial gain. 2. Understand and agree to undergo training which will include being given full operating instructions for the mobility ...

William Milliken, Head of Kew's Tropical America team, examines the importance of Kew's collection of over seven million herbarium specimens, and how this resource is being used to tackle the global ...

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 ...

A letter in the Directors' Correspondence archive describes how the deadly prediction of an old Chinese proverb about bamboo flowering came true. "When the bamboo flowers, famine, death and ...