Theobroma cacao Amelonado

Theobroma cacao also cacao tree and cocoa tree, is a small (4–8 m (13–26 ft) tall) evergreen in the family Sterculiaceae (alternatively Malvaceae), native to the deep tropical region of the Americas. Its seeds are used to make chocolate and cocoa powder.

Theobroma cacao Amelonado in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
August 2012

Nymphaea Foxfire

Nymphaea foxfire in Water Lily House, Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

Tropical Lily

July 2012

Aloe Mitriformis

Aloe mitriformis in Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

July 2012

Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae / crane flower

This bold, architectural plant has been grown in Kew since 1773.

When a sunbird lands to drink its nectar, the petals open and drop nectar on its feet.

Bird of Paradise in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012



Old bird



Heron in Kew Garden's lake, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London.

June 2012

Swan

Swan in Kew Garden's lake, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012

Water feature in Kew Gardens

Water feature in Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

June 2012