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Apr 23, 2016 8:26 AM CST
Name: Marie
Ohio (Zone 6b)
AlyssaBlue said:...Does anyone know the history of that name?....


Wickipedia says it is because of it's "sharpness". Another source stated similarly due to the sharpness of its evergreen sword-like leaves. Some mother-in-laws are known for their 'sharpness of tongue'/speech (not me of course Whistling Rolling on the floor laughing Hilarious! )

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