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   

Fungi 

Lilac pinkgill

Entoloma porphyrophaeum


Appearance

Cap 3-5 cm diameter, flattish with downrolled margin and distinct small boss at centre; brown in colour when moist, drying to fawn: fine radial ornament towards rim. Gills adnate, pinkish white to pale yellow in colour. Stalk fibrous, white; no ring.  

Habitat

Waxcap meadow. Moderately common. 


Months observed