Viola elatior Fr.
Fen Violet
Viola elatior, commonly known as the fen violet, is a flowering plant native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. It grows from a creeping rhizome and has narrow, triangular leaves that are 7 to 15 mm across. The flowers are produced in late spring to early summer, with a diameter of 10 to 15 mm and are pale bluish or yellowish-white with a short, greenish or yellowish spur. The petals are rounded and broad in relation to their width.
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Malpighiales
Violaceae
Viola
The chemistry of Viola elatior includes various compounds such as flavonoids, saponins, and essential oils. These compounds contribute to the plant's medicinal properties.
The fen violet is known for its ecological importance in damp, lime-rich habitats. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory properties and as a dietary supplement.
Late spring to early summer
Spring
10 to 30 cm
Pale bluish or yellowish-white with a short, greenish or yellowish spur
Damp, lime-rich places, in long herbage (fens and limy marshes)
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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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