Explore remarkable landscapes and the grasses within them.
Grasslands span every continent except Antarctica, forming vast, vibrant ecosystems that support life on a global scale. Often overlooked, these landscapes play a vital role in storing carbon, regulating water cycles and sustaining diverse animals – from pollinating bees to grazing elephants.
Discover how Botanics scientists are contributing to global grassland research and see grass diversity through striking photographs, crafts and illustrations.
Image: Rebecca Marr, Tufted Hair-grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), 2021.
Top image: Rebecca Marr, Cock’s-foot (Dactylis glomerata), 2025.