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A '''black orchid''' was a rare [[orchid]] with [[black]] [[flower]]s found only in [[South America]]. | A '''black orchid''' was a rare [[orchid]] with [[black]] [[flower]]s found only in [[South America]]. | ||
== History == | |||
The black orchid was held sacred by a local tribe, who considered themselves its guardians. | |||
When botanist [[George Cranleigh]] attempted to steal a black orchid, the natives captured, [[torture]]d and mutilated him for his crime. One of the orchids that he had brought back previously was stored in a glass display case at [[Cranleigh Hall]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'') | |||
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Revision as of 20:41, 2 October 2021
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A black orchid was a rare orchid with black flowers found only in South America.
History
The black orchid was held sacred by a local tribe, who considered themselves its guardians.
When botanist George Cranleigh attempted to steal a black orchid, the natives captured, tortured and mutilated him for his crime. One of the orchids that he had brought back previously was stored in a glass display case at Cranleigh Hall. (TV: Black Orchid)
