Galium odoratum (L.) Scop.
Sweet Woodruff
Sweet Woodruff is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 25–50 cm. It often lies flat on the ground or is supported by other plants. The leaves are simple, lanceolate, glabrous, and arranged in whorls of 6–9. The small white flowers are produced in cymes and have four petals joined at the base. The fruits are covered in tiny hooked bristles that aid in dispersal.
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Gentianales
Rubiaceae
Galium
The plant's sweet scent is due to the presence of coumarin. Coumarin is a compound known for its fragrant properties and has been used in various culinary applications. However, it is toxic to rats and mice in studies but not harmful to humans even in large doses.
Sweet Woodruff is widely cultivated for its flowers and sweet-smelling foliage. It is used in potpourri, as a moth deterrent, and to flavor various foods and beverages such as May wine, sweet juice punch, syrup for beer, brandy, jelly, jam, soft drinks, ice cream, and herbal tea. It is also used in alcoholic beverages like sweet woodruff-flavored jellies and sherbet powder.
Late spring to early summer
Spring or fall
25–50 cm
White
Partial to full shade in moist, rich soils. It is ideal as a groundcover or border accent in woody, acidic gardens.
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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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