# US PP8,896 P · Buffalograss plant called `Hilite` 15

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- Number: US PP8,896 P
- Document ID: USPP8896P
- Status: Granted
- Kind: P
- Application number: 08/143,317
- Filed: 1993-10-25
- Granted: 1994-09-13
- Earliest claimed: 1993-10-25
- Assignees: The Regents of the University of California
- Inventors: Lin L. Wu
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/USPP8896P

## Abstract

A vegetatively reproduced perennial buffalograss cultivar was developed through mass selection from diploid (2n=20) buffalograss germplasms which is named `Hilite` 15. It is distinguished by its fine texture, high turf density, rapid stolon spreading rate, competitive growth, short height growth, improved winter green color and short winter dormancy, summer turf quality, drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and improved turf performance.

## Claims

### Claim 1

I claim the new and distinct variety of buffalograss plant illustrated and described and having the characteristics above enumerated.