Solanum villosum Mill.
Solanum villosum
Solanum villosum, commonly known as hairy nightshade, red nightshade, or woolly nightshade, is an annual weed that grows in Europe, western Asia, northern Africa, and has naturalized in Australia and North America. It is a sprawling plant that can reach up to 70 cm in height, with ovate leaves that are slightly to densely hairy. The leaf blade can be up to 8 cm long and 3-6 cm wide, with shallowly lobed or entire edges. The petioles can be up to 4.5 cm long and the inflorescence consists of clusters of 3-8 flowers. The corolla is white or may be purple-tinged, followed by dull light red or orange-yellow globular berries that are 5-9 mm in diameter. The seeds are pale yellow and measure between 1.7-2.3 mm long.
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Solanales
Solanaceae
Solanum
Solanum villosum contains various alkaloids, including solanine and solasonine. These compounds are part of the plant's defense mechanism against herbivores.
Solanum villosum is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used traditionally to treat various ailments, including skin conditions and digestive issues.
Summer to early fall
Spring
Up to 70 cm
White or purple-tinged
Moist to dry soils, often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
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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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