Vanilla planifolia dermatitis in vanilla plantation workers. Vanilla planifolia Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is one of the primary sources for vanilla flavouring, due to its high vanillin content. Common names are flat-leaved vanilla, Tahitian vanilla, and West Indian vanilla (also used for the Pompona vanilla, "V. pompona"). Often, it is simply referred to as "the vanilla". It was first scientifically named in 1808. "Vanilla planifolia" is found in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northeastern South America. It prefers hot, wet, tropical climates. It is cultivated and harvested primarily
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