News and events
Bluebell's have received a lot of news coverage in recent years. Here is one from the Museum's Wildlife Garden.
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Naming new plant species moves online - 31/01/2012
A landmark change has been made in the process of naming new plant species.
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Look out for the first bluebells - 01/04/2011
Have you seen any bluebells yet? Help record the first bluebell sightings.
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Is there hope for elms? Help find out - 25/03/2011
Millions of mature elms have died in the UK from Dutch elm disease. Help find out how many are left.
Botany news blog
Botany field blogs
Seeking nightshades in South America
Nightshades are a diverse family of plants including tomatoes, potatoes, aubergines, bell peppers, chili peppers, petunias, and tobacco. Follow the adventures of Museum scientists hunting for nightshades in the Andes of Argentina and Peru.
Antarctic cyanobacteria blog
Join Anne Jungblut in the Dry Valleys of Antarctica as she studies cyanobacterial diversity in ice-covered lakes and as she follows in the steps of R F Scott and E H Shackleton to visit areas where they collected botanical material on their famous polar expeditions.
