Crepis capillaris (L.) Wallr.
Crepis capillaris
Crepis capillaris, commonly known as smooth hawksbeard, is a low-growing annual plant native to Europe. It is often found in disturbed ground and open habitats such as thin grassland, lawns, spoil heaps, rocky banks, and roadsides. The plant has trailing or erect stems and sometimes forms a rosette of leaves. It produces numerous small flower heads with yellow ray florets but no disc florets.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Crepis
The plant contains various chemical compounds typical of the Asteraceae family, including flavonoids, terpenoids, and sesquiterpene lactones. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties and ecological roles.
Crepis capillaris is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties. It is also known to have diuretic effects.
June to December
Spring or early autumn
10-30 cm
Yellow
Disturbed ground, open habitats, thin grassland, lawns, spoil heaps, rocky banks, and roadsides
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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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