
Pannon Flóra

Filipendula vulgaris Moench
Dropwort
Dropwort is a perennial herbaceous plant known for its finely-cut, fern-like leaves forming a basal rosette and an erect stem bearing small creamy white flowers. It is closely related to meadowsweet and is often found in dry pastures across Europe and central and northern Asia.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Filipendula
The plant contains methyl salicylate, which gives off a scent similar to oil of wintergreen when the leaves and roots are crushed.
The tuberous roots and young leaves can be cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw in salads. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, particularly due to the presence of methyl salicylate.
Late spring to midsummer
20–50 cm (8–20 in)
Creamy white
Chalk and limestone downs, heaths on other basic rocks
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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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