
Pannon Flóra

Carex flacca Schreb.
Carex flacca
Carex flacca is a grass-like plant with blue-green leaves above and glaucous beneath, growing to heights of 15-30 cm. The arching leaves are about as long as the inflorescence, and the plant spreads in clumps by lateral shoots. It has 2-4 cm long female spikes and small, densely packed fruits. The leaves are around 30 to 41 cm long.
Details
Poales
Cyperaceae
Carex
The plant contains a variety of phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and flavonoids which contribute to its medicinal properties.
Carex flacca is cultivated as an ornamental plant for gardens and public landscapes, used in drought-tolerant landscaping and erosion control. It is also known for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional remedies for various ailments.
May to June
Spring or early fall
15-30 cm
Brownish
Grasslands, moorlands, exposed and disturbed soil, and the upper edges of salt marshes
Info
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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