Cynoglossum officinalis

Cynoglossum officinale

Houndstongue

Houndstongue is a herbaceous plant known for its greyish, softly haired leaves and reddish-purple funnel-shaped flowers. It can be either annual or biennial and is characterized by its long greyish leaves that resemble a dog's tongue.

Details

Order:

Boraginales

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Cynoglossum

Chemistry:

Contains tumorigenic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to livestock and especially dangerous for pasture owners.

Uses:

Historically used in herbalism for treating madness, as an emollient and diuretic for inflammatory diseases, especially of the urinary organs. It has also been used for piles, lung diseases, persistent coughs, baldness, sores, and ulcers. However, the effectiveness of these uses is not supported by scientific evidence.

Flowering time:

May to September

Sowing time:

Plant height:

Up to 1 meter (3.3 feet)

Flower color:

Reddish-purple

Suitable habitat:

Wet places, sand dunes, waste land, and hedges.

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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