ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 15 -- United States Patent no. PP37,372, issued on April 14, was assigned to Altman Specialty Plants llc (Vista, Calif.).

"Crassula plant named 'Halo'" was invented by Renee O'Connell (Pala, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Crassula plant named 'Halo' is disclosed, characterized by gracefully arching branches of delicate green, margined in creamy yellow splashes. In addition, the new cultivar 'Halo' branches and offsets heavily, enhancing production in the commercial nursery. The new cultivar is a Crassula, part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Crassula, Crassula, Pachyphytum, Graptopetalum, Sedum and others. Crassula is a po...