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 

Ivy leaved speedwell

Veronica hederifolia lucorum


Appearance

Small decumbent annual with sparsely-leaved stems arising near the base. Leaves alternate, with 3-5 lobes, the terminal one being large; three veined. Leaves and stem coarsely hairy. Flowers single on stalk arising from base of leaf branch; very small (less than 5 mm), four petals, pale lilac in colour with darker veining; anthers white.

Habitat

Common as weed in vegetable garden and untended areas.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023