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 

Groundsel rust

Puccinia lagenophorae

Appearance

Tiny (less than 1 mm) orange cups developing from a discoloured zone on common groundsel (Senecio vulgaris) leaves and stalk. Rim of cup slightly frilled.

Habitat

Infesting leaves and stem of a common groundsel.

Months observed