Kew's scientists and international partners share their favourite species named as new to science in another big year for nature. In the past 12 months, our taxonomists and our collaborators around ...

Join Kew experts as they travel across Sweden, Romania and Georgia to discover the trees of tomorrow that can adapt to a changing climate. For over 200 years, Kew Gardens has been home to thousands of ...

Ash dieback is a disease caused by a fungus called Hymenoscyphus fraxineus, an invasive species which has spread across Europe in the past 30 years. The fungus grows into the trees’ vascular systems ...

A decade of fieldwork has revealed a hidden trove of plant life in Madagascar’s highlands, offering crucial data to protect one of the island’s richest and least-known ecosystems. Madagascar’s Itremo ...

This year, Kew celebrates the incredible biodiversity of Peru in our annual orchid festival. Over 3000 species of orchids are found in Peru, but it doesn’t stop there. It’s also one of the world's ...

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 ...

As the biodiversity COP16 unfolds in Colombia, a hot discussion is taking place on the fair use of ‘digital sequence information’ – but what is it really? Easy access to DNA is one of the 21st century ...

Meet the fantastic flower from over 100 million years ago that's still bringing a splash of colour to gardens today. A much-needed burst of vibrant colour at the beginning of spring, magnolias are a ...

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 ...

Discover Kew’s work in collaboration with local partners to safeguard a sustainable future for this Caribbean island's threatened forests If when you think of the Caribbean islands you picture white ...

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 ...

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 ...