Phyteuma spicatum

Phyteuma spicatum L.

Phyteuma spicatum

Phyteuma spicatum, commonly known as the spiked rampion, is a herbaceous perennial plant. It is widely distributed across Europe and can be found in various habitats including broadleaf beech forests, coniferous forests, prairies, forest roads, and logging clearings. The plant is known for its edible leaves, roots, and flowers, which can be consumed raw or prepared by steaming or boiling.

Details

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Campanulaceae

Genus:

Phyteuma

Chemistry:

Uses:

The leaves, roots, and flowers of Phyteuma spicatum are edible and can be consumed raw. Young flowers before blooming can be prepared by steaming or boiling briefly, then seasoned.

Flowering time:

Summer

Sowing time:

Spring or Fall

Plant height:

30-60 cm

Flower color:

Purple

Suitable habitat:

Forests, prairies, forest roads, and logging clearings

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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