Those toadstools, puffballs, earth-stars and other fungi springing up now can alarm gardeners. Digging them out or applying fungicides is futile and counterproductive, as fungi are vital for soil ...

Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and their partners reveal their pick of the top 10 plants and fungi named new to science in 2024. From marzipan-scented lianas to an entirely new genus ...