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A mysterious rose survived weeks under water after Hurricane Katrina. Its origins are still unknown but fans are planting it across the US.

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  1. Eji1700
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    My gut reaction is "ok that's nice but is it a good idea?". The plants that can live no matter what often out compete the local ones and then you wind up with situations like bamboo or tumble...

    My gut reaction is "ok that's nice but is it a good idea?".

    The plants that can live no matter what often out compete the local ones and then you wind up with situations like bamboo or tumble weeds.

    Given this is some kind of rose i doubt it'll be anywhere near as bad, and I'm assuming the kind of people who care about this stuff have already looked into it, but hopefully it's not damaging.

    14 votes
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    BeanBurrito
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    Jack's "Rose"?

    Jack's "Rose"?

    2 votes
    1. [4]
      boxer_dogs_dance
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      They call it Peggy Martin if this article is correct.

      They call it Peggy Martin if this article is correct.

      2 votes
      1. [3]
        slade
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        If ever there was a name that suited naming a flower after...

        If ever there was a name that suited naming a flower after...

        2 votes
        1. [2]
          boxer_dogs_dance
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          I sadly don't get your reference. Who is the Peggy Martin you are thinking of?

          I sadly don't get your reference. Who is the Peggy Martin you are thinking of?

          2 votes
          1. slade
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            It wasn't a reference, I just feel like "Peggy Martin" sounds like a good name for a rose. Don't ask me why!

            It wasn't a reference, I just feel like "Peggy Martin" sounds like a good name for a rose. Don't ask me why!

            3 votes