Black orchid (flower)
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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)
