
Pannon Flóra

Urtica urens L.
Annual Nettle
Annual Nettle, also known as dwarf nettle or small nettle, is an herbaceous annual flowering plant. It is native to Eurasia but has been introduced to various regions including North America, New Zealand, and South Africa. The plant is monoecious (having both male and female flowers on the same plant) and typically shorter than other nettles. It can be distinguished by its more rounded leaves with deeper toothing and stinging hairs.
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Rosales
Urticaceae
Urtica
The chemistry of Urtica urens includes various bioactive compounds such as histamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, and formic acid. These compounds contribute to the plant's stinging properties.
Ecologically, Urtica urens serves as a food source for various butterflies including the small tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae), and in New Zealand, the red admiral butterfly (Bassaris gonerilla) and yellow admiral butterfly (Vanessa itea).
July to September
Spring
30-60 cm
Greenish
Disturbed areas, roadsides, gardens, and open fields
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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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