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   

Wild flowers 

Northern dead-nettle

Lamium confertum


Appearance

Flower nettle-like with two lower labia; purple exterior, white interior. Upper leaves form a rosette within which the small flowers occur. Leaf margin lobate; tapers towards the stem and never cordate.    

Habitat

Self-seeds in semi-cultivated borders and vegetable garden.  Widespread.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023