Amorphophallus titanum, known as the corpse flower, has the largest inflorescence in the world. It can grow to a height of 3 metres and weigh up to 75 kg.
Its flowering period lasts for two nights, and during the first hours it releases a strong, foul smell similar to rotting flesh, which helps attract pollinating insects.
It is native to Sumatra, where it is endangered in its natural habitat due to deforestation.
For my illustrations, I like to create a field notebook-style sketch including the most important characteristics of the species. This helps me keep all the research at hand and makes the process of creating the final illustration easier.
This illustration was created during the Illustrating Biodiversity course at Academia Illustraciencia.
TECHNIQUE: Digital
SOFTWARE: Adobe Photoshop
YEAR OF CREATION: 2025
