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Plant profiles

Delve into our collection of plant profiles and feed your fascination with a wealth of plant uses, fun facts, and Kew's valuable work.

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Asian rice

Oryza sativa

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Cacao tree

Theobroma cacao

Cultivar

Cavendish banana

Musa acuminata

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Giant waterlily

Victoria amazonica

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Leopard orchid

Ansellia africana

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Mexican marigold

Tagetes erecta

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Snake plant

Dracaena trifasciata

Delicate, white flower of a tea plant

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