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

James Wearn, leading a project called ‘Kew Gardens at War’, describes how one poppy helped to keep pain away during wartime while another poppy lets us remember and reflect on the pain and sorrow of ...

Recently-released IUCN Red List assessments for slipper orchids from the temperate Northern Hemisphere show that a shocking 79% of species are threatened with extinction. Mike Fay, Head of Genetics ...

Do you already know the fundamental of botanical sketching but want to improve your skills? This is the course for you. Over three days, botanical artist Lucy Smith will teach you how to explore plant ...

Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island and a global biodiversity hotspot. Vast grasslands shaped by ancient creatures, tropical forests and deserts are just some of the ecosystems found on ...