Alliaria petiolata (M.Bieb.) Cavara & Grande
Alliaria petiolata
Alliaria petiolata, commonly known as garlic mustard, is a biennial flowering plant native to Europe, western and central Asia, north-western Africa, Morocco, Iberia, the British Isles, northern Scandinavia, northern Pakistan, and western China. It forms clumps of round, slightly wrinkled leaves that smell like garlic when crushed and produces cross-shaped white flowers in dense clusters. The plant is known for its invasive nature, particularly in North America.
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Brassicales
Brassicaceae
Alliaria
The plant contains up to 100 ppm cyanide, which is toxic to many vertebrates. It also produces glucosinolates, compounds that give it its garlic-like odor and medicinal properties.
Garlic mustard has been used historically as a flavoring for salt fish and in sauces. It is also known for its medicinal properties, including as a diuretic and disinfectant. The leaves are used in salads and sauces, and the seeds are sometimes used as a seasoning in France. The plant has been planted for erosion control.
Spring and Summer
30–100 cm (12–39 in), rarely to 130 cm (51 in)
White
Garlic mustard is often found growing along the margins of hedges and in forest understories. It thrives in disturbed areas and can outcompete native species.
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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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