Nestled in the middle of Central America, Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. Around half a million species are known to live there, which is equal to about 5% of the ...

Our extensive collections of living plants at Kew Gardens and Wakehurst make up our world-renowned Living Collections. The Living Collections are the foundation of our two botanic gardens, Kew and ...

Other common names: Tee (Afrikaans), teestruik (Afrikaans), 茶树(Chinese, simplified), 茶樹 (Chinese, traditional), čajovník čínský (Czech), tea (English ...

How did the double coconut, one of the natural world’s most celebrated and mysterious phenomena, evolve on a remote island? On the beautiful islands of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean grows a ...

Whether you’re a colour‑chaser, wildlife‑watcher or avid art‑lover, the Wakehurst landscape is yours to discover, and to curate your own connection with nature. With over 500 acres of woodlands, ...

Kew’s State of the World’s Plants and Fungi 2023 has arrived, shedding light on our current understanding of plants and fungi, and what we need to find out in order to protect them. Kew’s fifth State ...

Other common names: silverberk (Afrikaans), قضبان فضي (Arabic), Կեչի ելունդավոր (Armenian), Бяла бреза (Bulgarian), 垂枝桦 (Chinese ...

Back in 1994, field officer David Noble was exploring the Blue Mountains of eastern Australia when he came across a small group of trees of a species that had never been seen before – later named the ...

Important: This article is not medical advice. If you are seeking support for specific health concerns, please always follow expertise from a doctor or qualified medical professional. Royal Botanic ...

As part of the UK National Tree Seed Bank Project, willow seeds have been collected from across the UK for future conservation and research. From medicines to basketry and sports equipment, willows ...

Writing to Henry Ridley, Kew’s former Director Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911) said of another scientist 'his drawings are not good enough to help much… They are in a terrible mess and I do not see ...

Squeezed and sliced into fresh cocktails and salads, the bright pink juicy flesh of a watermelon is an iconic summer delight. But when it comes to understanding the exact origin of our domesticated ...