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Unlocking why plants and fungi matter
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew’s mission is to be the global resource for plant and fungal knowledge, building an understanding of the world's plants and fungi upon which all our lives depend.
Kew Science
Science has always been the heart of Kew’s purpose. Our collections, our people and our partnerships enable us to make an invaluable and highly relevant contribution to some of the biggest issues facing the global population.
Kew Gardens
Kew is London's largest UNESCO World Heritage site offering unique landscapes, vistas and iconic architecture from every stage of the Gardens' history.
Wakehurst
Our country estate boasts formal and ornamental gardens, woodlands, wildlife and a nature reserve. It is also home to the Millennium Seed Bank, the largest wild plant seed bank in the world.
Kew Science blog
15th September 2017
Treating tropical ulcers: the quest for a plant-based cure
Kew scientist Tom Prescott describes his search for a plant medicine to treat tropical ulcers in remote areas of Papua New Guinea.
12th September 2017
Madagascar’s wildlife – a President’s vision
The President of Madagascar visits Kew and discusses critical wildlife conservation in the country with our scientists and members of Kew’s Madagascar Conservation Centre. Kew has strong links to Madagascar, employing a team of Malagasy botanists who implement a range of projects focused on plant diversity, research and conservation.
What's on today
Kew Gardens
Meet the experts guided tours
Every Tuesday we take you behind the scenes to meet our experts as we explore the science and history of a specific plant or fungi. This month we look at Compositae, the world’s largest family of flowering plants.
Wakehurst
Daily guided walking tour of Wakehurst
Join us on a daily tour lasting 1-1½ hrs giving visitors the chance to see plants of seasonal interest and discover the fascinating history of the estate.
No need to book in advance, register at the Visitor Centre.
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