Trifolium repens
White Clover
White clover is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and central Asia. It is widely cultivated as a forage crop and is common in grassy areas worldwide. The plant has trifoliolate leaves with light or dark markings and produces whitish florets that can have a tinge of pink or cream. The flowers are primarily visited by bumblebees and honey bees.
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Fabales
Fabaceae
Trifolium
The plant contains O-methylated isoflavones such as formononetin and biochanin A, which play a role in arbuscular mycorrhiza formation. It also produces cyanogenic glycosides like linamarin and lotaustralin, which can be toxic to herbivores. Additionally, it contains estrogenic coumestans.
White clover is used as a forage crop for livestock due to its high protein content and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil. It is also used as a green manure, cover crop, and companion plant. Medicinally, it is known for its anticestodal properties against intestinal helminthic worms. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used in salads or boiled for consumption.
Spring to early summer
Early spring or fall
10-30 cm
White with occasional pink or cream tinge
Grassy areas, lawns, gardens, and fields. It prefers clay soils but can grow in various soil types and pHs.
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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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