
Pannon Flóra

Alchemilla vulgaris L.
Lady's Mantle
Lady's Mantle is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Greenland. It is known for its distinctive kidney-shaped or semicircular leaves that collect sparkling water droplets. The plant is often grown in gardens for its ornamental leaves and yellowish-green flowers, which form clusters. Each flower is typically 3mm in diameter with no true petals but has a four-lobed epicalyx and sepals.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Alchemilla
The chemical composition of Alchemilla vulgaris includes various compounds such as tannins, flavonoids, and organic acids. These components contribute to its medicinal properties.
Lady's Mantle has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes, including as an astringent and to treat wounds. It is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been used in herbal remedies to stop bleeding, treat diarrhea, and soothe menstrual cramps. Ecologically, it serves as a host to several species of fungi, including Coleroa alchemillae, Phoma herbarum, and Ramularia aplospora.
June to September
15-30 cm
yellowish-green
Unimproved or lightly fertilized grassland, roadside verges and banks, chalk downland, mountain slopes
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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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