ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 9 -- United States Patent no. PP36,632, issued on April 29, was assigned to Future Fynbos Pty Ltd. (Cape Town, South Africa).

"Leucospermum plant named 'FYNLSPPI05'" was invented by Caroline O'Brien (Cape Town, South Africa).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of Leucospermum plant named 'FYNLSPPI05' which is characterized by the combination of an upright growth habit, an abundance of flower-bearing main stems, conical capitula inflorescences comprised of an abundance of pink flowers with prominent vibrant pink exserted stamens, and the stability of all characteristics from generation to generation."

The patent was filed on March 1, 2024, under Appl...