Kew Bulletin is an international peer-reviewed journal for the taxonomy, systematics and conservation of vascular plants and fungi. Papers on conservation, evolution, palynology, cytology, anatomy, biogeography and phytochemistry are considered, where relevant to taxonomy and systematics. Review papers on topics appropriate to the journal are invited. The journal is richly illustrated with line drawings and photographs, and also features a Book Review and Notices section. 

  • Flagship journal of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
  • Focusing on original articles on vascular plant and mycological systematics
  • Dynamic journal incorporating line drawings and photographs in each part

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  • Timothy Utteridge
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0.822 (2020)
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57 days
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73,855 (2021)
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1874-933X
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0075-5974
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