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Brassicales
Brassicaceae
Descurainia
The plant contains various nutrients and oils. It is known for its medicinal properties, including antidiuretic and aphrodisiac effects when consumed in traditional Iranian medicine.
Traditionally used to treat dysentery and known as Sophia Chirurgorum, 'The Wisdom of Surgeons.' In Iran, the seeds are used to make khak-e shir drinks, favored as a thirst quencher during hot summer days. It is also used in traditional Iranian medicine for various effects ranging from antidiuretic to aphrodisiac.
Late spring
Fall
4–30 inches (10–76 cm)
Yellow
Dark brown prairie and black prairie soils of southern Alberta. It is a dominant weed in these areas.
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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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