
Pannon Flóra

Lupinus polyphyllus Lindl.
Lupinus polyphyllus
Lupinus polyphyllus, commonly known as the large-leaved lupine or big-leaved lupine, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall with palmately compound leaves and blue to purple flowers that are typically visited by bumblebees. The plant is known for its ability to improve poor sandy soils through nitrogen fixation.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Lupinus
Contains toxic alkaloids, which make it unsuitable for consumption by humans and livestock. Sweet cultivars have been bred to reduce alkaloid content, making them suitable for fodder crops.
Commonly used in gardens for its attractiveness to bees and soil improvement. It is also known for its ecological role in nitrogen fixation, making it beneficial for poor sandy soils.
Summer
Spring
1.5 meters
Blue to purple
Moist habitats along streams and creeks, prefers light soils
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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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