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 

Star-of-Bethlehem

Ornithogalum angustifolium


Appearance

Small perennial flower arising from bulb, with open, 6-petal flower with inner paddle-like sepals. Outer surface of petals with green central band. Leaves not in evidence when flower is out.

Habitat

In rough grass adjacent to West rockery and in central grass border.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023