ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 20 -- United States Patent no. PP37,223, issued on Jan. 20, was assigned to Corn Bak B.V. (Netherlands).
"Tillandsia plant named 'PREZIOSA'" was invented by Elly Bak (Rijsenhout, Netherlands).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Tillandsia plant named PREZIOSA is disclosed, characterized by solid growth habit, funnel-form rosette plant, measuring about 30 cm in height (above the pot when flowering); numerous green colored foliage, measuring about 40 cm in length and about 3 cm in width; superior floral bract production; bracts have unique red-purple inflorescence; and long-lasting habit. The new variety is a Tillandsia, typically produced as an or...