US Patent Issued on Aug. 11 for "Guzmania plant named 'GM9309'" (Costa Rican Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 12 -- United States Patent no. PP37,583, issued on Aug. 11.

"Guzmania plant named 'GM9309'" was invented by Chester Skotak Jr. (Alajuela, Costa Rica).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct Guzmania plant named 'GM9309' particularly distinguished by compact growth habit with a rosette diameter significantly smaller than the seed parent, with shorter, arching leaves forming a symmetrical, well-balanced rosette; upper bracts that are vivid red with a subtle pink overlay and a glossy surface, maintaining strong coloration under indoor conditions for an extended period; a central flower spike that is sturdy and remains upright, with white tubular flowers contrasting...