
Pannon Flóra

Arctium tomentosum
Woolly Burdock
Arctium tomentosum, commonly known as the woolly burdock or downy burdock, is a biennial herbaceous plant. It has an erect stem with ascending branches and can reach heights of up to 2 meters. The leaves are grayish white and felted, with a heart-shaped blade and denticulate margins. The flowers are purplish red and appear from July to September.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Arctium
The woolly burdock contains various bioactive compounds, including inulin, a type of polysaccharide. It also contains sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, which contribute to its medicinal properties.
Traditionally, Arctium tomentosum has been used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects. The roots and leaves can be used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and as a tonic.
July to September
Spring or fall
Up to 2 meters
Purplish red
Native to Eurasia from Spain to Xinjiang Province in western China. Naturalized in North America and other parts of the world.
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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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