More about India Landscape
India Landscape is inspired by the
collections of the British Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens,
Kew. It draws attention to the rich variety of plants and trees in
the Indian subcontinent and the natural resources they provide.
Plants in India have traditionally been used
in all aspects of everyday life. The landscape features plants used
in food, medicine, religion, construction, weaving and commerce.
The display demonstrates the global ecological and economic
importance of this wildlife and how the plants are connected with
many aspects of traditional Indian culture.
The British Museum and the Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of both the founding of the
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and
the British Museum’s opening to the public. India
Landscape is part of a unique partnership between the
British Museum and Kew, celebrating a shared vision to strengthen
cultural understanding and support biodiversity conservation across
the world.
