China is home to more than 1,700 orchid species, reflecting a breathtaking range of landscapes – from the humid forests of Yunnan to the snowy slopes of the eastern Himalayas. Among them are iconic ...

All our cafés and restaurants at Kew Gardens use seasonal and local produce. We source as many ingredients from the Gardens as possible and offer a wide range of plant-based options. Please check for ...

Kew’s much-loved Orchid Festival returns in 2026 to mark its 30th anniversary, brightening up the winter months with a spectacular display inspired by Chinese heritage and biodiversity. Taking over ...

This unique collection of botanical art celebrates the beauty of nature in exquisite scientific detail – from an age before photography until the present day. The gallery captures the endless variety ...

I head the Conservation Genetics team in the Conservation Science Department. The aim of the team is to use modern techniques to investigate the genetics of rare species and to clarify their ...

Fungi exhibit an astonishing variety of shapes, colours, and textures, making them fascinating subjects for botanical art. This two-day course will introduce participants to fungal structures, ...

From plants to poo, Kew Research Fellow Dr Si-Chong Chen reveals how seeds use animals as their free ride for dispersal… Plants can’t pick themselves up and move around, so they often need a little ...

In a new study, researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and partners have described the only known member of the palm family (Arecaceae) to flower and fruit almost entirely underground. Owing to ...

Nearly 2000 years ago, the city of Cyrene in Northern Africa (modern day Libya) had one plant to thank for its status as one of the richest cities in the land. It was known as silphium, and had almost ...

Our ancient Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest and most extraordinary trees in our Gardens. Commonly known as the maidenhair tree, it was planted here at Kew centuries ago in 1762, only three years ...

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 ...

Palm trees differ from other tropical trees in many ways but how many grow worldwide has long been a mystery. Palm trees (Arecaceae) are iconic tropical forest plants. However, the familiar postcard ...