A conveyor belt of seeds passes idly beneath a metal cylinder, when suddenly – ZAP – tiny purple bolts of lightning rain down ...

However, with climate change causing winter temperatures to warm or become more unpredictable, seeds may no longer receive ...

To safeguard biodiversity, it’s essential to plant native species that are not only suited to current conditions but also ...

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

Christmas at Kew is back with its spectacular displays lighting up winter nights. From firm seasonal favourites to dazzling new installations, this year’s trail fills the UNESCO World Heritage ...

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 ...

Like other gourds, the snake gourd is a member of the pumpkin family (Cucurbitaceae) and has seeds similar to its cousin the water melon (Citrullus lanatus), although slightly more eccentric, sporting ...

Plant hunters frequently travelled across the world to discover new plants for science. Discover some of their adventures here with stories from Kew's Archives. The Archives team at Kew has been ...