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 

Lesser stichwort

Stellaria graminea


Appearance

Rather straggly small annual with long thin squarish stalks that are without hairs. Small flowers initially in clusters but widely separated on stalks eventually; white, with deeply divided petals. Sepals only a little shorter and with three green veins. Leaves narrow, lanceolate with fine hairs along margin and underneath.

Habitat

In wildflower meadow.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023