China is home to more than 1,700 orchid species, reflecting a breathtaking range of landscapes – from the humid forests of Yunnan to the snowy slopes of the eastern Himalayas. Among them are iconic ...

Chrysanthemums are one of the Four Gentlemen of China, flowers that appear as a frequent motif in Chinese artwork, along with bamboo, orchid and plum blossom. Each flower represents a season, with ...

Fungi exhibit an astonishing variety of shapes, colours, and textures, making them fascinating subjects for botanical art. This two-day course will introduce participants to fungal structures, ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their favourite species named as new to science in another big year for nature. In the past 12 months, our taxonomists and our collaborators around ...

Kew scientists named 190 new plants and fungi described together with partners in 2025 List includes a ‘zombie’ fungus from Brazil, a ‘bloodstained’ orchid from Ecuador, a strange snowdrop from the ...

Other common names: Կենի հատապտղային (Armenian), 歐洲紫杉 (Chinese, traditional), tis červený (Czech), taks (Danish), taxus (Dutch), English yew ...

Lion’s mane is one of the hottest new health supplements on the market. What’s the story behind this fantastic fungus? Fungi are fantastic. They’ve been a food source for thousands of years, along ...

Join Kew experts as they travel across Sweden, Romania and Georgia to discover the trees of tomorrow that can adapt to a changing climate. For over 200 years, Kew Gardens has been home to thousands of ...

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 ...

Discover Kew’s work in collaboration with local partners to safeguard a sustainable future for this Caribbean island's threatened forests If when you think of the Caribbean islands you picture white ...

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 ...

The floral designs of henna skin art are as intricate as they are timeless. This plant-based dye has a rich history of use on both skin and hair, as well as fabrics. Read on to discover more about ...