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
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
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.
Plants & Fungi news
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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Introducing the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition
Find out about the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition and how you can get involved. It's the world’s premier competition for garden plant and flower photography.
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Welcome to Stephen Hopper's blog
A successful 250th anniversary year for Kew.
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Don't miss our necklace orchid in flower this autumn
Kew's necklace orchids are showing off their sparkly curtains in the Princess of Wales conservatory at Kew Gardens.
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Tying orchids onto bark
01 Sep 2010
The team leader of Kew's Orchid Unit shows how we look after these fantastic epiphytes and divulges the secret of nylon tights in helping some orchids grow.
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Take a look inside the autumn issue
31 Aug 2010
The autumn issue of Kew magazine is out soon, so I thought I'd give you a quick taster of the highlights. Find out how Kew's Millennium Seed Bank is connected to the UK Seed Cathedral at the World Expo in Shanghai.
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