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 

Yellow rattle

Rhinanthus minor


Appearance

Upright annual ca. 10-15 cm tall. Flowers snapdragon-like; small, tubular and yellow projecting from a green calyx. Leaves small, arising as opposite pairs along the stem; elongate, glossy and denticulate around edges.

Habitat

Self seeds around the grassy areas in wildflower borders and meadows.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023