US Patent Issued to Altman Specialty Plants Ilc on April 7 for "Agave attenuata plant named 'ALTSTARSTRUCK'" (California Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 7 -- United States Patent no. PP37,365, issued on April 7, was assigned to Altman Specialty Plants Ilc (Vista, Calif.).

"Agave attenuata plant named 'ALTSTARSTRUCK'" was invented by Joanne Esqueda (Vista, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Agave plant named 'ALTstarstruck' is disclosed, characterized by unique and stable variegation throughout the leaves, on both upper and lower surfaces. Foliage of 'ALTstarstruck' has a thick creamy white margin turning into a pale green and green interior color. Agave is a popular genus for ornamental purposes, typically produced as large container plants or more commonly as landscape plants."

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