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The Strange Orchid

H. G. Wells

Winter-Wedderburn, a shy orchid hobbyist, buys a strange plant from the Andaman Islands and sets it in his glasshouse. As its beautiful flower opens, its aerial roots creep toward him in silence, and his quiet hobby turns into a danger to his life.

Age rating: Ages 12 and up. Content notes: A mild horror story with a creeping threat from a mysterious plant.

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Text source: Hindawi Foundation

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Characters

Winter-Wedderburn, A shy orchid hobbyist, character in The Strange Orchid

Winter-Wedderburn

A shy orchid hobbyist

The housekeeper, His relative, who worries about him, character in The Strange Orchid

The housekeeper

His relative, who worries about him

Dr Haddon, The village doctor, character in The Strange Orchid

Dr Haddon

The village doctor

The strange orchid, A mysterious plant from the Andaman Islands, character in The Strange Orchid

The strange orchid

A mysterious plant from the Andaman Islands