Shahina is currently Honorary Research Associate at Kew, and her work focuses on the taxonomy, vegetation, biogeography, and conservation of the flora of the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the Arabian Peninsula.

The Middle East is home to one of the world’s most diverse and historically significant floras. However, large gaps remain in our understanding of its plant diversity, distribution, conservation status, and traditional uses. Shahina’s talk will explore the current state of knowledge of the Floras of the Middle East, recent discoveries, and will consider future directions for documenting and conserving this botanical heritage.

LIVE - Gates open 17:30, £5 entry (cash/card on door only)
Lady Lisa Sainsbury Lecture Theatre, Jodrell Laboratory, RGB Kew, Richmond TW9 3DS
ONLINE - via Eventbrite (link in bio)