Polygonum bistorta

Bistorta officinalis Delarbre

Bistorta officinalis

Bistorta officinalis, commonly known as bistort or common bistort, is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 80 centimeters tall and 90 centimeters wide. It has a thick, twisted rootstock, basal foliage with winged stalks, and triangular upper leaves. The inflorescence is a spike with rose-pink flowers that bloom from June to July.

Details

Order:

Caryophyllales

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Bistorta

Chemistry:

The roots of Bistorta officinalis contain tannic and gallic acids, which have astringent properties. These compounds are used in traditional medicine for treating wounds and as an astringent.

Uses:

Traditionally, Bistorta officinalis has been used medicinally for its root's astringent properties. It is also known for its use in making puddings, particularly in Northern England during Lent. The roots and leaves can be steamed or boiled as a vegetable.

Flowering time:

June to July

Sowing time:

Plant height:

20 to 80 centimeters

Flower color:

Rose-pink

Suitable habitat:

Moist meadows, nutrient-rich wooded swamps, forest edges, wetlands, parks, gardens, and disturbed ground.

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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