Lycopus europaeus L.
Gypsywort
Gypsywort is a perennial plant with slender underground runners, growing to a height of about 20 to 80 cm. It has stalkless or short-stalked leaves in opposite pairs, with hairy, narrowly lanceolate-ovate blades that are sometimes pinnately-lobed. The inflorescence forms a terminal spike with dense whorls of white or pale pink flowers. Each flower has a two-lipped corolla about 4 mm long, with a slightly convex upper lip and a three-lobed lower lip bearing a red 'nectar mark'. The plant produces a four-chambered schizocarp fruit.
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Lamiales
Lamiaceae
Lycopus
Gypsywort contains various phytochemicals, including phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and terpenoids. These compounds contribute to its medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Gypsywort has been used for its medicinal qualities, including as a dye, astringent, cosmetic, douche, and narcotic. It has been studied for its potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and other medicinal properties.
June to September
20-80 cm
White or pale pink
Wetland areas, including the borders of lakes, ponds, streams, canals, and marshes
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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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