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 

Lords and ladies

Arum maculatum


Appearance

Large arrow-shaped dark green glossy leaves to 45cm on pale stalks. The flowersare borne at the base of a cylindrical structure (spadix) which is enveloped by a yellow-green hood (spathe). In autumn there is a conspicuous spike of orange berries.

Habitat

Primarily under the cut-leaf beech but also invading flower borders in the vicinity.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023