Galium odoratum (L.) Scop.
Sweet Woodruff
Sweet Woodruff is a perennial herbaceous plant that typically grows to a height of 25-50 cm. It often lies flat on the ground or is supported by other plants. The leaves are simple, lanceolate, and glabrous, measuring 2-5 cm in length. The small white flowers, about 4-7 mm in diameter, are produced in cymes and each has four petals joined at the base. The fruits are 2-4 mm in diameter and covered in tiny hooked bristles that aid in dispersal by attaching to clothing and animal fur.
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Gentianales
Rubiaceae
Galium
The plant contains the compound coumarin, which gives it a sweet scent. This scent intensifies when the plant wilts and persists even after drying.
Sweet Woodruff is widely cultivated for its flowers and sweet-smelling foliage. It has been used in potpourri, as a moth deterrent, and to flavor various beverages and foods such as May wine, sweet juice punch, syrup for beer, brandy, jelly, jam, soft drinks (Tarhun), ice cream, and herbal tea. It has also been used medicinally but was banned in Germany for industrial uses due to coumarin toxicity concerns.
May to June
25-50 cm
White
Partial to full shade in moist, rich soils. It is suitable for groundcover or border accents in woody, acidic gardens.
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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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