Herbarium specimens serve as vital references for identifying plant species, including those presumed extinct. Detailed ...

This sample of monkey orchid seeds was found to be 86% viable, which is a good result. Collectors were careful not to sample ...

Our purpose is to help stop biodiversity loss and develop nature-based solutions to some of humanity’s biggest global challenges. With over 530 science staff, Kew’s mission is to understand and ...

I am interested in making the most of our datasets to understand and conserve biodiversity in a rapidly changing world. My previous research was focused on the past, and what the fossil record can ...

Alan Paton, Assistant Keeper of Kew's Herbarium, describes some of the problems associated with plant names and the importance of the new release of The Plant List. How do I communicate about plants?

Join Alex, Rosie and Issy, Kew’s Curator Mycologists, as they explore the Fungarium, possibly the biggest collection of fungi specimens in the world. Meet weird and wonderful specimens, like the ...

Gwilym Lewis, Research Leader in Kew’s Comparative Plant and Fungal Biology department, explains how and why some plants are reclassified, and reveals the complications of renaming such an iconic ...

Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817 – 1911) was a trailblazing botanist and explorer and Kew’s second Director. Detailing plant diversity and economic botany throughout his many expeditions, he remains an ...

Terms and conditions for goods and services supplied to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Kew Enterprises: We pay for some lower value goods, services and works with the Government Procurement Card and ...

Learn more about our roles, which range from taking visitors on guided tours, helping horticulturalists in the Gardens, or supporting our research teams. There are a number of different Kew guide ...

Whilst we were closed, we lost vital income that supported our world-class horticultural and conservation work. We need your help more than ever to protect the future of Kew. If you can't get to the ...