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''For other uses of Black Orchid, see [[Black Orchid]].''
''For other uses of Black Orchid, see [[Black Orchid]].''
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The '''black orchid''' was a rare plant found only in [[South America]]. In the early 1900s, the black orchid was held sacred by a local tribe, who considered themselves its guardians. When botanist [[George Cranleigh]] stole a black orchid, the natives captured, tortured and mutilated him for his crime. ([[DW]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'')
The '''black orchid''' was a rare plant found only in [[South America]]. It was held sacred by a local tribe, who considered themselves its guardians. When botanist [[George Cranleigh]] stole a black orchid, the natives captured, tortured and mutilated him for his crime. ([[DW]]: ''[[Black Orchid (TV story)|Black Orchid]]'')


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For other uses of Black Orchid, see Black Orchid.

The black orchid was a rare plant found only in South America. It was held sacred by a local tribe, who considered themselves its guardians. When botanist George Cranleigh stole a black orchid, the natives captured, tortured and mutilated him for his crime. (DW: Black Orchid)

Black orchid (flower)