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The vital work of botanic gardens in researching, documenting and preserving traditional plant knowledge was highlighted today on 'The Alan Titchmarsh Show', a major UK TV programme hosted by iconic celebrity horticulturalist Alan Titchmarsh.

(Image courtesy of Spungold TV)

 Aiming to show the great breadth of plants that are vital for human wellbeing, the show featured 5 examples of UK garden plants that have interesting and exotic ethnobotanical uses, using this as a vehicle to highlight the work of botanic gardens around the world.

Read more information on the plants and stories covered, including recipes and plant conservation status

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