Salvia officinalis L.
Salvia officinalis
Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub with woody stems and grayish leaves. It produces blue to purplish flowers and is native to the Mediterranean region but has been naturalized in many parts of the world. Sage has a long history of medicinal and culinary use and is valued as an ornamental garden plant. The plant's grayish-green leaves give their name to the color 'sage.'
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Lamiales
Lamiaceae
Salvia
Salvia officinalis contains various compounds, including thujone, which may have neurotoxic effects. It is also rich in essential oils and other bioactive components that contribute to its medicinal properties.
Historically, Salvia officinalis has been used for treating snakebites, increasing women's fertility, and various other ailments. It has been used in religious rituals and was cultivated in monastery gardens during the Middle Ages. Medicinally, it has been used as a diuretic, hemostatic, emmenagogue, and tonic. In culinary contexts, sage is known for its savory, slightly peppery flavor and is used in various European cuisines, particularly Italian, Balkan, and Middle Eastern cookery. It is a key ingredient in sage and onion stuffing and is used to flavor pork, cheese, and other dishes.
Late spring or summer
Approximately 60 cm (2 ft)
Blue to purplish
Mediterranean region, dry environments
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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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