
Pannon Flóra

Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
A low-growing, hairless perennial flowering plant with fleshy dark green, heart-shaped leaves and bright yellow, glossy petals. It grows in clumps of short stems and has distinctive flowers with a diameter of up to 3–5 cm. The plant produces tubers and stolons, which aid in vegetative spread.
Details
Ranunculales
Ranunculaceae
Ficaria
Contains protoanemonin, a toxin that is formed when the plant is damaged. This compound can cause skin irritation and gastrointestinal issues if ingested.
Traditionally used to treat hemorrhoids and scurvy. The plant has been used in herbal medicine for its antibacterial properties, though it must be dried or heated to eliminate toxicity. It is also known as pilewort due to its historical use in treating piles.
Late February through May
Up to 25 cm (9.8 in)
Bright yellow
Bare, damp ground; forested floodplains, open areas, and seasonally wet or flooded sites, especially in sandy soils
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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