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 

Wild carrot

Daucus carota


Appearance

Tall perennial with a cluster of small white flowers borne on a long stalk. Characteristic is the purple centre to each flower cluster, the downturned feathery bracts underneath each flower cluster, and the way the flower umbel forms a basket-like structure after fertilisation.    

Habitat

Wildflower borders; common.  


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023