Lycopus europaeus L.
Gypsywort
Gypsywort is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia, characterized by its straggly growth habit and slender underground runners. It grows to a height of about 20 to 80 cm (8 to 31 inches). The plant has stalkless or short-stalked leaves in opposite pairs, which are hairy, narrowly lanceolate-ovate, and often pinnately-lobed with large teeth on the margin. The inflorescence forms a terminal spike composed of dense whorls of white or pale pink flowers, each with a two-lipped corolla about 4 mm long. The upper lip of the flower is slightly convex with a notched tip, while the lower lip is three-lobed with a central lobe bearing a red 'nectar mark' to attract pollinating insects.
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Lamiales
Lamiaceae
Lycopus
Gypsywort contains various phytochemicals, including tannins and saponins. It also has some medicinal properties, although specific chemical compounds are not detailed in the provided source.
Gypsywort has been used for its medicinal qualities, including as a dye and astringent. It has also been utilized cosmetically and medicinally in various cultures.
June to September
20 to 80 cm
White or pale pink
Gypsywort thrives in 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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