Plants & Fungi A - Z Explore our profiles of plants and fungi.
These illustrated profiles contain a wealth of facts, including
details on conservation, uses and habitats – as well as Kew’s
connections with the species. They have been chosen to inspire
interest in plants, detail our science and conservation work and
showcase star plants in the Gardens. This is a constantly
growing resource with new profiles added every week - so do be
sure to check back regularly. Keep up to date with events and
news from Kew Yellowhorn is a very attractive bush, or small
tree, bearing sprays of elegant white flowers on bare branches
in May or June. A prominent species of the coastal plains and
adjacent forests of south-west Western Australia, the tall, thin
flowering spikes of Xanthorrhoea preissii emerge from a crown of
grass-like leaves on a sturdy trunk, giving it an unusual
profile.