12 November 2024

The Fungarium: Biggest collection of fungi in the world?

Discover the secrets of Kew's collection of 1.3 million fungi hidden beneath the ground.

By Eddie Johnston

A researcher looking in a green box on a shelf full of green boxes

Join Alex, Rosie and Issy, Kew’s Curator Mycologists, as they explore the Fungarium, possibly the biggest collection of fungi specimens in the world.

Meet weird and wonderful specimens, like the rancid smelling octopus stinkhorn, and the magical green elf cup.

Learn how new specimens are added to the 1.3 million already in the collection, how we’re making our data more widely available, and how you can get involved in protecting fungi all over the world.

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