Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Ornamental flowers and grasses 

Indian pokeweed

Phytolacca americana


Appearance

Tall large-leafed plant with red stems and spikes of pink flowers that in autumn produce dark purple seeds. Dies down over winter.

Habitat

By front gate.  


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023