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The black orchid was held sacred by | The black orchid was held sacred by an [[Amazon]]ian tribe called the [[Kojabe]], 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]]'') | When botanist [[George Cranleigh]] attempted to steal a black orchid, the natives captured, [[torture]]d and mutilated him for his crime. | ||
One of the black 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 20:46, 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 an Amazonian tribe called the Kojabe, 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 black orchids that he had brought back previously was stored in a glass display case at Cranleigh Hall. (TV: Black Orchid)
