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@ScottCJonesy Hi Scott, we're aware that some people view the word as a slur, however, the term 'queer' has largely been reclaimed as a self-affirming and inclusive umbrella term for the diverse LGBTQ+ communities today. Our direction is to create an inclusive space for the whole community ❤

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Here at last - the Titan Arum or 'corpse flower' has bloomed in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Its 3m tall and it's tuber weighs 118kg – our biggest yet! It has one of the foulest odours in the plant kingdom (which attracts pollinators), but will only last for 48 hours...

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We’re honoured to have hosted The President of the Republic of South Africa, accompanied by The Earl of Wessex today. South Africa is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth and a longstanding scientific and conservation partner of the UK. 👇 @RoyalFamily @PresidencyZA

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Meet April, our resident tree hugger 🌿

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9 years

The 1st female gardeners were employed at Kew in 1896 & encouraged to wear men's clothing so as not to distract! #TBT http://t.co/Zp2xOYG5Pg

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We love the soft, lilac colour of these cascading wisteria vines 💜 Did you know..? Wisteria belongs to the Fabaceae family which is the same as green peas, lentils and chickpeas.

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Today we were delighted to welcome the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Kew Gardens to take part in a Generation Earthshot event with children from The Heathlands School, where they generated bold ideas to repair the planet 🌎 @KensingtonRoyal @EarthshotPrize @TheWorldsLesson

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Meet Victoria boliviana, the record-breaking giant waterlily which has been named new to science at Kew after spending 177 years hidden under the surface of our collections. Uncover more about this fascinating discovery:

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We're sad to announce that around 6 trees were lost at Kew in Storm Henk. This number could have been much higher if it wasn’t for our incredible Tree Gang who maintain our 14,000 trees. These fallen trees and branches will be mulched and added back to our Gardens. 🌳💚

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Have you ever seen a bonsai tree in bloom? 🌸 This Hall crabapple (Malus halliana) was purchased in a market in England in 1976, and is estimated to be about 50 years old.

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When Charles Darwin was sent a specimen of the Madagascan Christmas star orchid, he predicted that since the nectar was at the bottom of the long flower spur, a pollinator must exist with a tongue as long as the spur - 41 years later, such a moth was discovered! #DarwinDay

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The rarely cultivated Blue Amaryllis, Worsleya procera is currently flowering behind the scenes in our Tropical Nursery. The species is endangered in its native Brazil and is only found in a few locations growing on steep hillsides and cliffs 🌿

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3 years

Carpets of crocuses have got to be one of our favourite signs of spring. 🌱💜 Have you spotted any crocuses recently? We'd love to see your photos, share them with us below 👇

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3 years

Pink magnolia and blue skies, what a lovely sight 🌸 Have you spotted any magnolia recently? If you've taken pictures, we'd love to see them in the comments below!

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Did you know... 🧬 Mistletoe has over 25 times more DNA in each cell than we do in ours. 🤍 The iconic white berries only grow on female mistletoe shrubs. 🍃 Its evergreen leaves and winter blooms mean mistletoe has long been seen as a symbol of eternal life and vitality!

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When Charles Darwin was sent a specimen of the Madagascan Christmas star orchid, he predicted that since the nectar was at the bottom of the long flower spur, a pollinator must exist with a tongue as long as the spur - 41 years later, such a moth was discovered! #DarwinDay

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3 years

This delightful, flowering succulent plant is Echeveria pulvinata 🌿 It has a very clever way of protecting itself, as each of the leaves are covered in tiny white hairs to prevent water loss. 📷: Eli Biondi

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4 years

What is biodiversity? This #EarthDay , discover how it is a direct contributor to human life as we know it and why it needs protecting 🌎🌱 #EarthDay2020

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Magnolia is blooming all over the Gardens, and we can't get enough 🤍 Let's see your photos 👇

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1 year

We couldn’t resist sharing this delightfully distinctive snowdrop, that's commonly known as the 'Grumpy snowdrop' (Galanthus elwesii) with markings that resemble two eyes and a down-turned mouth! ❄️

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We are about to throw open the doors to the world’s largest glasshouse after five years of painstaking restoration. Here are 11 little-known facts behind the beautiful façade: #TemperateHouse

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It’s official... 📣 One of the rarest orchids on earth, the Florida Ghost Orchid (Dendrophylax lindenii) has flowered for the first time in the UK! 📍 You can find this rare beauty in the Princess of Wales Conservatory.

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5 years

Today we're wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy birthday! 🎂 He is a true inspiration to us all, bringing nature into our homes and working to protect our natural world for future generations 🌍🌿

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A sea of yellow 💛 Daffodils (Narcissus) have been bred a lot over the years. Although there are only 36 species in the wild, there are a staggering 26,000 cultivated varieties!

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4 years

If you can't get to the Gardens, let us bring them to you. Visit Virtual Kew and roam the Gardens from the comfort of your home: 🌿

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6 years

Ahead of the official opening night tomorrow; here’s a little preview of some of our favourite #ChristmasAtKew light installations...

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1 year

The cutest tree we ever did see… 🌸 This Hall crabapple (Malus halliana) was purchased in a market in England in 1976, and is estimated to be about 50 years old. 📍 You can spot it blooming in our Bonsai House.

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2 years

Even the leaves of bonsai trees like this Japanese maple, (Acer Palmatum) change colour in autumn 🍁 Did you know that bonsai are not actually a dwarf form of trees? If they were taken out of their pots and planted in the open ground, they would revert to full-sized trees. 🌳

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We're sad to announce that the old stone pine suffered a major collapse on 21 Oct and had to be removed for public safety. This beloved tree was in the Gardens for over 250 years and was a favourite of many visitors. 💚 A suitable replacement tree will now be considered.

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4 years

We’re taking a moment to appreciate the spectacular bedding displays outside the Palm House and the Waterlily House 🌷🌼 📷: Alberto Trinco

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The orchid festival has officially opened! 🌺 This year our much-loved festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Cameroon with vibrant displays made from thousands of orchids. Discover more: Supported by Cazenove Capital

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6 years

The Gardens have been transformed into a beautiful snowy wonderland thanks to the #LondonSnow ❄️

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6 years

15,000 panes of glass replaced; 116 urns restored; 180km of scaffolding required; 5,280 litres of paint used 🏗️ There's just one month to go until the reopening of the Temperate House, after undergoing the biggest renovation project in our history:

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1 year

Did you know that two drugs used in chemotherapy were developed from the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) 🌸 Nature represents a largely untapped medicine cabinet of treatments, and scientific advances enable us to explore their potential.

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4 years

Most plants flower by growing new shoots, but cacao trees are unusual. They produce flowers from their trunks which is called 'cauliflory'. Once in bloom, each flower usually only lasts a day 🌸

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Flowering on the edge of the Rock Garden, this unusual looking plant is Echium wildpretii 🌿 Echium is known for its tall growing blooms which are adorned with dainty flowers 🌺

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4 years

An incredible carpet of daisies has appeared beside the lake, creating the illusion of a dusting of snow 🌱 📷: Jeff Eden

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We're wishing a happy birthday to Sir #DavidAttenborough and reflecting on his wise words… 🎂 “...the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have, and we need to defend it."

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4 years

We’re taking a moment to enjoy the dazzling tulips along Cherry Walk 🌷🌸 📷: Jeff Eden

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4 years

Today we're bringing the spectacular Prunus 'Asano' and tulips along Cherry Walk to you virtually 🌷🌸 Can you spot the Great Pagoda in the background? 🎥: Jeff Eden

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11 months

Trees play an important part in taking potentially harmful carbon out of the air. The 14,000 trees at Kew ‘draw down’ around 8.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year. Learn more about the amazing ways trees help our cities 👉 #CleanAirDay

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This is the striking Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) that has started blooming in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Can you guess what creature pollinates the plant in the wild? Pop your guesses below 👇

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6 years

Fungi rarely get the attention they deserve, especially as they are hidden in our soil, or within the bodies of plants, animals & even other fungi! Discover more about how incredible fungi are in the world's first ever State of the World's Fungi Report:

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Magnolia is blooming all over the Gardens, and we can't get enough 🤍 Let's see your photos 👇

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4 years

The Prunus 'Asano' along Cherry Walk is looking spectacular 🌸 If you look closely, you can spot the tulips as they begin to bloom underneath the trees too 🌷 📷: Tony Kirkham

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4 years

We love seeing the Waterlily House flourish 🌿🌺 These two photos were taken 8 weeks apart and shows just how quickly the glasshouse comes to life. 📷: Alberto Trinco

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4 months

We couldn’t resist sharing this delightfully distinctive snowdrop, that's commonly known as the 'Grumpy snowdrop' (Galanthus elwesii) with markings that resemble two eyes and a down-turned mouth! ❄️

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6 years

The Giant waterlily, Victoria amazonica in the Princess of Wales Conservatory. Did you know that this glasshouse is the most complex at Kew - there are ten computer-controlled climatic zones under one roof!

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3 years

The blossom along Cherry Walk and behind the Temperate House is looking spectacular 🌸 With hundreds of blossom trees across Kew, these are just a few of the magnificent sights to see on a stroll through the Gardens.

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4 years

The trees around the Temperate House and the Palm House are bursting with delicate blossoms and it looks wonderful. Thank you to Alberto from our horticulture team for sharing these glorious photos with us 🌸

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2 years

We're wishing Sir #DavidAttenborough a very happy birthday and reflecting on his wise words… 🎂 “...the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it."

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It’s time to stop and smell the roses! 🌹 Planted in the 1920s, our Rose Garden sits in the heart of the Gardens behind the Palm House, and it is looking (and smelling!) blooming marvellous.

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4 years

Daffodils swaying gently in the breeze, accompanied by peaceful birdsong; what a lovely way to start the day. 🐦🎶

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5 years

Ahead of the official opening night tomorrow; here’s a little preview of some of our favourite #ChristmasAtKew displays✨

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3 years

We are honoured that @WellChild chose the beautiful backdrop of Kew Gardens for their 2021 awards. It was such an inspiring event – our congratulations to all of the incredible people who were recognised today. #WellChildAwards

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Today our Patron The Duke of Sussex met 2021 WellChild Award winners at a garden party @kewgardens . The #WellChildAwards , in association with @gsk , looked different this year as we ensured attendees remained safe in line with #COVID guidelines. See some of our favourite photos.

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This beautiful, intesnely blue Quesnelia seideliana is a species of bromeliad and it's native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. 📷: Alberto Trinco

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4 years

Pretty in pink 🌸 Magnolia campbellii, or 'Pink Tulip Tree' is one of the first magnolia trees to bloom in the Gardens.

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4 months

With frosty mornings and low light, winter is a stunning time of year ❄️

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1 year

Can you guess what this pretty evergreen shrub is? It's native to Australia and New Zealand and is widely known and sought after for its medicinal properties. Guess below 👇

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1 year

We’re taking a moment to enjoy the terrific tulips dotted along Cherry Walk... 🌷

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4 years

The Madagascan Christmas Orchid was one of Charles Darwin's many evolutionary predictions. He predicted that as the nectar was at the bottom of the long flower spur, a pollinator must exist with a tongue as long as the spur - 41 years later, such a moth was discovered! #DarwinDay

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4 years

Studies have observed that just looking at a picture of green space can reduce stress levels. 🌿 If you're stuck at home and don’t have a suitable view, you can set your desktop background to a natural scene - here's what we're using as ours! What's on your screensaver?

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Sweet scents and soft colours 🌸Have you spotted any magnolia trees in bloom yet this year? Did you know...? Many of Kew's magnolias date back to the early 1900s.

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3 years

Wishing you all a very #MerryChristmas from everyone here at Kew 🎄✨

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It’s official: Victoria boliviana is the world’s largest giant waterlily. 🎉 The discovery made last year now holds the Guinness World Records titles for: 😱 Largest species of waterlily. 🍃 Largest waterlily leaf. 📏 Largest undivided leaf.

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We're in love with these bell-shaped flowers: Fritillaria meleagris. They belong to the lily family and are commonly known as Snake's head fritillary. 🐍

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A welcome sight this time of year 🤍 Have you spotted any snowdrops yet?

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9 months

Did you know figs were probably the first cultivated fruit in history?! 🌱 People have been growing edible figs (Ficus carica) for over 11,000 years. 📍 Featured in the Plants of the Qur'an exhibition by Sue Wickison in the Shirley Sherwood Gallery.

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5 years

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a beautiful, classic flowering plant. The delicate star-shaped blooms are edible and have a subtle flavour of cool cucumber.

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This is the regal Laburnum arch in the Queen's Garden, originally home to Queen Charlotte and King George III. Its golden yellow and sweet-scented flowers appear in chains (racemes) up to 25cm long! 💛

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3 years

Traditionally symbolising the hope of new life in the depths of winter, holly bushes are also a haven for birds and small mammals in the colder months as they give dense cover and protection.

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4 years

Did you know..? Cacao is one of the most antioxidant rich fruits in the world. Eating it has also been shown to boost endorphins, a hormone that makes us calm and happy 😊

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Today is the Northern Hemisphere's #SpringEquinox , which means that spring has officially sprung 🌱 We love seeing the Gardens come to life with colour, scents and spectacular blooms at this time of year 🌸

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We’re taking a moment to enjoy the terrific tulips dotted along Cherry Walk... 🌷

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5 years

Home to 4,500 plants, the Alps are incredible. However, they're also under threat... #InternationalMountainDay

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3 years

Snowdrops swaying gently in the breeze, accompanied by the beautiful sound of birdsong 🎵 🌱

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2 years

If you're wandering through the Palm House, keep an eye out for these rare, trumpet-shaped flowers which belong to Osa pulchra. 👀

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4 years

Standing proudly behind The Waterlily House, this is the Paulownia kawakamii tree. It's commonly known as the sapphire dragon tree and it puts on a showy display of violet flowers before all of the green leaves appear in the summer 🌳💜 📷: Alberto Trinco

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Matilda Smith (1854-1926) worked at Kew for 45 years; producing more than 2,300 drawings for Curtis’s Botanical Magazine. By 1898 she was the Magazine’s sole artist and was officially entered on to the payroll, becoming the Civil Service’s first Botanical Artist. #IWD2020

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A carpet of blue has appeared in our Natural Area 🌱 Bluebells are beautiful wildflowers, and a great source of nectar in spring for bees, butterflies and hover flies. 🐝🦋

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4 years

Did you know..? Every single part of a pumpkin is edible. You can eat the skin, leaves, flowers, seeds, pulp, and even the stem. 🎃 If you're carving a pumpkin this weekend, what will you do with the leftovers?

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1 year

Can you name this plant? 👀 A giant herb which can grow as tall as a house and feeds over 20 million people in Ethiopia... Comment below 👇

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A fantastic carpet of blue has appeared in our Natural Area 🌱 Bluebells are beautiful wildflowers, and a great source of nectar in spring for bees, butterflies and hoverflies. 🐝🦋

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6 years

The Gardens are looking like a wintery wonderland after the snowfall this afternoon ❄️ #UKSnow

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Have you ever seen a bonsai tree in bloom? 🌸 This Hall crabapple (Malus halliana) was purchased in a market in England in 1976, and is estimated to be about 50 years old. #SpringAtKew

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Can you name this beautiful tree with distinctive flowers? Add your guesses below 👇

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3 years

Growing in our Mediterranean Garden, witch hazel (Hamamelis) fizzes with colourful winter flowers and a lemony scent 🍋 Extracts from its leaves and bark can also be used to soothe skin and eye irritations.

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6 years

The very first blossoms of Prunus 'Okame'; usually one of the first cherry to flower in the Arboretum 🌸 #SpringAtKew

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6 years

Tony Kirkham, Head of the Arboretum at Kew, and his horticultural team have added their own light creation to #ChristmasAtKew this year. This Turkey oak tree took 60 person days to dress with 3km of lights, showcasing the form and structure of the tree. ✨

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It's Wisteria season! This Wisteria sinensis, commonly known as Chinese wisteria, can be found near the Secluded Garden. The wisteria here formerly covered the eastern end of the Great Stove glasshouse built in 1761 - the house was demolished in 1861.

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The Gardens are carpeted in purple as the crocuses spring into bloom 💜 As well as looking gorgeous, crocuses provide a vital source of nectar for pollinating insects when they emerge from their winter hibernation.

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4 years

Did you know..? The Waterlily House is home to two ‘Kew-made’ Nymphaea waterlily hybrids, Nymphaea ‘Kew’s Stowaway Blues’ and ‘Kew’s Kabuki’. 🌿

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Did you know..? The Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) has proved to be invaluable in the fight against cancer. Two alkaloids found in the sap of this plant are used to fight leukemia and Hodgkin's disease. 🔬

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6 years

Happy #IntlForestDay - celebrating the importance of all types of woodlands & trees 🌳🌲 Trees planted in our urban landscapes play an important role in taking potentially harmful carbon out of the air; Kew's 14,000 trees ‘draw down’ around 8.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

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Sounds of Blossom has started! Come and celebrate the arrival of spring, surrounded by spectacular blossoms and inspiring music. 🌸🎵 Included with entry │ In collaboration with @RCMLondon

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Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are incredibly useful plants. They are rich in vitamins A and K, and their roots can be roasted and ground as a coffee substitute! They are also an essential food source for a number of insects. 🐝 What's your verdict, friend or foe? 👇

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Our breathtaking bluebells 💜 If you find yourself surrounded by Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta), it's likely you are in an ancient woodland. 📍 Our lovely bluebells can be found in the Natural Area, which is over 300 years old.

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Their Royal Highnesses were joined by the Mayor of London, Steve Backshall MBE, Helen Glover and the students to take part in a series of fun and thought-provoking activities developed as part of Generation Earthshot, an educational initiative inspired by @EarthshotPrize .

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Kew is a place for everyone. We're working hard to: 🔬 Improve access to Kew’s Science globally 🌿 Make our gardens accessible for everyone 📜 Broaden the stories we tell 🌱 Acknowledge our history Find out more in our director Richard Deverell’s blog:

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