Dig Deeper is an ongoing series that delves into the stories behind plants and fungi you know and love. Meet experts from Kew ...

Kew’s vast botanical and mycological archive - plant and fungal specimens collected over centuries - is now just a click away, thanks to our brand-new online Data Portal. For centuries, Kew has been a ...

Shade-grown coffee plantations can be powerful allies in the fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. The use of native trees can provide habitats for wildlife, protect soil health, and ...

Kew's scientists and international partners share their 10 favourite species named as new to science in the past 12 months. It's been another busy year here at Kew, with our scientists and their ...

We look at the complex story behind one of the most infamous plants, and the science leading us to better understand it For thousands of years, Indigenous communities of South America have used the ...

An ever-growing plant tree of life is the key to answering questions from 200 years ago and those of tomorrow Flowering plants are found across every corner of the Earth – from the steamiest tropics ...

Kew scientists pick their highlights from 74 plants and 15 fungi named with partners in 2023 Spotlight on rare and threatened species that require immediate protection Highlights include three new ...

RBG Kew’s fifth State of the World’s report, published today, lays out the current condition of the world’s plants and fungi globally. Based on the work of 200 international researchers and covering ...

The floral designs of henna skin art are as intricate as they are timeless. This plant-based dye has a rich history of use on both skin and hair, as well as fabrics. Read on to discover more about ...

‘We are connected in every single way. We are nature.’ – Fearne Cotton, British broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place. Tune in to nature and the natural world with these simple steps on your ...

If you’ve seen Netflix’s blockbuster period drama Bridgerton and its spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, you may be wondering how much of its sweeping romance is based on reality. Kew Palace, ...

Nature has been the inspiration for many forms of art and literature throughout history. In fact, it inspired the very first photographically illustrated book. Cyanotype photography is a camera-less ...