I don't think you're full of it....
It seems from my reading at least, that FLO was the Matriarch for the entire Blue Family...
Blueberry, Blue Moonshine, Blue Velvet, Blue Heaven...etc.
All a product using FLO as a parent, correct? (The desired "Temple FLO" pheno)
It makes sense to stay faithful to the original intent...BUT what was YOUR original intent?
To create a great AutoFLO? or to create an AutoFLO perfect for parenting other autos?
It seems to me that is the crux of what you meant when starting off.
You can either pay tribute to the plant or to the plant's intended role in DJ Short's game plan.
Personally, (and somewhat selfishly), I would say make a really, accurately representative FLO and lock it down!
My 2 cents