Plants & Fungi from Kew

Kew's international work includes the taxonomic identification of plants, seed banking, analysing plant DNA and nurturing species. Here you will find a gateway into the world of plants and fungi associated with Kew.

This selection is only the start of our showcase, and will be a constantly growing resource featuring a wealth of facts including details on conservation, uses and habitats. Browse our collection for captivating stories and further reference materials.

Acacia karroo
sweet thorn

Acacia mangium
brown salwood

Spiny branch and yellow inflorescences of Acacia nilotica

Acacia nilotica
acacia

Acanthus syriacus
Syrian acanthus

Agaricus arvensis
horse mushroom

Allium sphaerocephalon
round-headed leek

Alocasia macrorrhizos
elephant ear taro

Aloe dichotoma
quiver tree

Aloe ferox
Cape aloes

Aloe marlothii
mountain aloe

Aloe vera
aloe vera

Amorphophallus titanum
titan arum

Anthurium scherzerianum
flamingo flower

Composite SEM image of dissected inflorescence of Arabidopsis thaliana

Arabidopsis thaliana
thale cress

Avena sativa
oat

Bellis perennis
daisy

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Styphnolobium japonicum - pagoda tree

The pagoda tree was introduced to Britain in 1753; Kew’s own specimen is believed to date back to 1760.

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Detail of 'thermal’ lily (Nymphaea thermarum)

World's smallest waterlily brought back from the brink of extinction at Kew

Kew’s top propagation ‘code-breaker’, horticulturist Carlos Magdalena, has cracked the enigma of growing a rare species of African waterlily. The 'thermal’ lily (Nymphaea thermarum) is believed to be the smallest waterlily in the world, with pads that can be as little as 1 cm in diameter.
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