Black orchid (flower)

For the TV story, see DW: Black Orchid (TV story)''. 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)