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 

Wood spurge

Euphorbia amygdaloides robbiae


Appearance

Large, upright evergreen perennial with dark green glossy leaves that are elongate ovate and untoothed with strong mirdib; leaves forming rosettes. Flowers green, multiple flower heads arising from single stalk.

Habitat

Common in shady spots around the front garden, in the walled border behind the rhododendron and under the oak tree.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023