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 

Periwinkle rust

Puccinia vincae

Appearance

Tiny (less than 1 mm) rust-brown blisters on the underside of greater periwinkle leaves (Vinca major ). Causes leaf to curle and die.

Habitat

Infesting leaves and stem of the greater periwinkle.

Months observed