Listera ovata

Neottia ovata (L.) Bluff & Fingerh.

Common Twayblade

Neottia ovata, commonly known as the Common Twayblade or Eggleaf Twayblade, is a terrestrial orchid found across much of Europe and Asia. It has flowering stems typically 20–60 cm tall, with two large opposite basal leaves. The flowers are small and yellowish-green, usually more than 15 but less than 100 on each stem. The sepals and side petals form a fairly open hood, while the labellum is divided into two lobes.

Details

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Neottia

Chemistry:

Neottia ovata contains various chemical compounds typical of orchids, including phenols and flavonoids. These chemicals contribute to its ecological interactions, such as defense mechanisms against herbivores.

Uses:

Flowering time:

Spring to early summer

Sowing time:

Autumn

Plant height:

20–60 cm (7.9–23.6 in)

Flower color:

Yellowish-green

Suitable habitat:

Woods, meadows, dune-slacks and moorland

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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