Crataegus monogyna Jacq.
Common Hawthorn
A flowering plant that grows to about 10 meters tall, commonly known as the Common Hawthorn. It has sharp thorns on younger stems and deeply lobed leaves. The flowers are white to pink, with numerous red stamens and a single style. They bloom in late spring (May to early June) in its native area, and the flowers are pollinated by midges, bees, and other insects. The fruit is a small, oval, dark red berry-like pome containing a single stone-encased seed. The plant is native to Europe but has been introduced in many other parts of the world, often used as a hedge plant for agricultural purposes.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Crataegus
A source of antioxidant phytochemicals, especially extracts of hawthorn leaves with flowers. It contains phenolic acids and other antioxidants.
The fruit of the hawthorn, known as haws, are used to make jellies and wines. The young leaves and petals are edible and can be used in salads. Hawthorn is commonly used in traditional herbalism for treating cardiac insufficiency and has been investigated by evidence-based medicine for this purpose.
Late spring (May to early June)
10 meters (33 feet)
White to pink
Disturbed, semi-cleared areas.
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Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.
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