Orchid mycorrhiza allowed for the identification of specific taxa forming symbiotic relationships which are of interest in the study, cultivation, and conservation of orchids. This is especially important in the trade and preservation endangered species or orchids of commercial value like the vanilla bean. There have been seen trends in the type of symbioses found in orchids, depending primarily on the life-style of the orchid, as the symbiosis is primarily of benefit to the plant. Terrestrial orchids have been found to commonly associate with Tulasnellaceae, however some autotrophic and non-autotrophic orchids do associate with several ectomycorrhizal fungi. Epiphytic fungi, however, may associate
Black Orchid (comic book) Don Markstein said that while the series did not make Black Orchid a household name, it helped expose her to many readers. The series has never been out of print since its initial publication. In addition, "Black Orchid" helped bolster Gaiman's career and established many themes that became common in his works. After DC launched its Vertigo imprint, it started publishing a "Black Orchid" ongoing series in September 1993. Gaiman had no involvement in the ongoing series as he was preoccupied writing "The Sandman". McKean was working in England, so he was unable to provide any art besides covers. The