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 

Leopard's bane

Doronicum pardalianches


Appearance

Annual with rather large heart-shaped leaves that clasp the stem and which are finely toothed. Leaves rather soft and floppy. Flowers large and daisy-like with yellow petals and a yellow core; several on each stalk.

Habitat

In front garden in the shade of the leyland cypress tree, and in the shaded tree-covered river bank.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023