Rosa canina L.
Rosa canina
The dog rose is a deciduous shrub that typically grows between 1 to 5 meters in height but can scramble higher into the crowns of taller trees. It has multiple arching stems covered with small, sharp, hooked prickles that aid in climbing. The leaves are pinnate with 5–7 leaflets and have a fragrant scent when bruised. The flowers are sweet-scented, usually pale pink but can vary between deep pink and white, with a diameter of 4–6 centimeters. The plant has quintuscial aestivation and typically blooms from June to July. The flowers mature into oval, red-orange hips that can persist on the plant for several months.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Rosa
Rose hip essential oil is composed mainly of alcohols, monoterpenes, and sesquiterpenes. The fruit is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
The fruit of Rosa canina is used to make syrup, tea, preserves (jam and marmalade), pies, stews, and wine. The flowers can be made into a syrup, eaten in salads, candied, or preserved in vinegar, honey, or brandy. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including treating the bite of rabid dogs historically and its current use in various folk remedies.
June to July
1-5 meters
Pale pink to deep pink or white
Native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It grows well in sunny positions and can tolerate heavy clay soils but dislikes water-logged or very dry sites. It is hardy to USDA zone 3 and tolerates maritime exposure.
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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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