Black orchid (flower)
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A black orchid was a rare orchid with black flowers 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. (TV: Black Orchid)