Securigera varia (L.) Lassen
Securigera varia
Crownvetch is a low-growing legume vine native to Africa, Asia, and Europe. It is commonly used for erosion control, roadside planting, and soil rehabilitation in the United States and Canada. The plant is known for its small clusters of pink and white flowers, which bloom from early summer to late fall. Crownvetch is a tough, aggressive spreading plant with a deep, tenacious root system that provides excellent erosion control.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Securigera
Crownvetch contains nitroglycosides, which are toxic to non-ruminant animals such as horses. These compounds can stunt growth or cause paralysis and death if consumed in large amounts.
Crownvetch is used for erosion control, roadside planting, and soil rehabilitation. It is also a good forage for ruminant animals such as cattle, goats, and sheep when fed as hay or grazed. However, it is toxic to non-ruminant animals.
Early summer to late fall
Spring or fall
1 to 2 feet (0.30 to 0.61 m)
Pink and white
Sunny banks, roadsides, and areas requiring soil stabilization
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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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