Dictamnus albus L.
Dictamnus albus
Dictamnus albus, commonly known as the burning bush or dittany, is a herbaceous perennial plant that grows between 40 cm and 100 cm tall. It is native to warm, open woodland habitats in southern Europe, north Africa, and much of Asia. The plant features loose pyramidal spikes of flowers that range from pale purple to white, with five petals and long projecting stamens. The leaves resemble those of an ash tree.
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Sapindales
Rutaceae
Dictamnus
The plant contains over 100 chemical constituents, including alkaloids, limonoid triterpenoids, flavonoids, sesquiterpenoids, coumarins, and phenylpropanoids. It is known for its volatile oils, which can catch fire readily in hot weather.
Dictamnus albus has been used for medicinal purposes, although it is generally considered toxic and can cause mild stomach upset if ingested. The volatile oils have been used for their aromatic properties.
June to August
Spring
40 cm to 100 cm
Pale purple to white
Warm, open woodland habitats in southern Europe, north Africa, and much of Asia
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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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