Allium scorodoprasum
The sand leek is a perennial plant with an egg-shaped bulb. It produces two to five unstalked leaves, each with a linear blade that is 7–20 millimeters wide, flat with a slight keel, and has rough edges. The flowering stem is cylindrical, growing to 30 to 90 centimeters tall, with the upper half being leafless. The plant has an onion-like aroma. The inflorescence is a globular cluster of purple flowers, each with a perianth 4 to 7 millimeters long. The plant also produces purple bulbils among the flowers, which are used for propagation.
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Asparagales
Amaryllidaceae
Allium
The plant contains sulfur compounds typical of the Allium genus, including alliin and allicin, which contribute to its pungent aroma and flavor.
The bulbs and flower bulbils of the sand leek can be cooked similar to garlic, offering a milder flavor. Historically, it was used as a kitchen herb and can sometimes be found near old habitations.
30 to 90 centimeters
purple
Damp broad-leaved woodland, forest margins, shores, hillside meadows and hedgerows
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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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