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 

Greater periwinkle

Vinca major


Appearance

Evergreen creeping perennial with purple open flowers comprising five petals that are somewhat twisted and asymmetric. Petals single. Leaves glossy and broad, with fine marginal hairs. 

Habitat

Spreads in semi-cultivated ground on either side of the drive near the entrance. 


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023