Icons of Kew

A showcase of more than 70 iconic plants, buildings and objects from Kew’s expansive collections. Uncover curiosities of nature and fascinating objects, including coffee beans from the tomb of Tutankhamun, contemporary botanical illustrations, and the vast and unusual titan arum or ‘corpse flower’ which famously blooms with a foul smell for a fleeting 24 hours.Icons of Kew offers a snapshot into the collections, history and landscape of the renowned gardens. Explore the broad range of Kew’s conservation work, intricate 17th century artworks, restored Victorian glasshouses, and recent research efforts, such as those to preserve the critically endangered smallest waterlily in the world.Beautifully illustrated throughout with colour photography and archival artwork, this marvellous compendium is a celebration of the diverse collections and vital work of The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.