Echinops sphaerocephalus L.
Echinops sphaerocephalus
Echinops sphaerocephalus, commonly known as glandular globe-thistle or great globe-thistle, is a perennial herbaceous plant with an average height of 50–100 cm (20-39 inches), occasionally reaching up to 200 cm (80 inches). It features erect, branching stems that are gray, slightly wrinkled, and hairy. The leaves are large, soft, sharply toothed, sharp-lobed, and pointed, with a sticky hairy surface above and white woolly below. The plant produces almost perfectly spherical inflorescences up to 6 cm in diameter, packed with white or blue-gray disc florets. It flowers from June to September.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Echinops
Echinops sphaerocephalus contains various bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, terpenoids, and alkaloids. These chemicals contribute to its medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Echinops sphaerocephalus has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also known to attract pollinators like bees, wasps, and butterflies.
June to September
50–100 cm (20-39 inches) occasionally reaching up to 200 cm (80 inches)
White or blue-gray
Rocky or brushy places in more or less mineral-rich soils at an altitude of 0–400 metres (0-1,312 feet) above sea level
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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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