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 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 vera
aloe vera
Amorphophallus titanum
titan arum
Anthurium scherzerianum
flamingo flower
Bellis perennis
daisy
Betula pendula
silver birch
Calocybe gambosa
St George’s mushroom
Calvatia gigantea
giant puffball
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Coffea pterocarpa
Coffea pterocarpa is a newly identified coffee species with distinctive winged berries.
Plant & Fungi news
Kew today - See our stunning clock vine
This beautiful vine can reach up to 20 feet in length.
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First known instance of a cricket as an orchid pollinator captured on film by Kew scientist
An orchid researcher based on the island of Reunion in the Indian Ocean, and collaborating with researchers at Kew, has used motion-sensitive night cameras to capture the first known occurrence of a cricket functioning as a pollinator of flowering plants. The ‘raspy cricket' is entirely new to science.
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Kew today - Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
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Explore Kew Gardens on Google Street View
Nature fans and gardening fanatics can find inspiration by navigating the paths of Kew Gardens’ 326 acre site. Take in the largest collection of plants in the world – 30,000 different species, including 14,000 trees – and iconic structures such as the Palm House and Pagoda.
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Kew today - Coelogyne cristata
10 Feb 2010
See this beautiful orchid with its scented white flowers in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.
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Colombian curiosities in the Directors' Correspondence at Kew
01 Feb 2010
Read about Robert Blake White's travels in Colombia, the ancient artefacts he collected and the ideas he picked up about gardening in synchronisation with the phases of the moon.
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