Mandragoara officinarum is probably one of the most mystical plants in history.
It is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). It is known for being highly toxic and for its human-shaped root, which for centuries made it the subject of myths and magical rituals.
This illustration features detailed pencil studies of the flower and fruit.
TECHNIQUE: Digital
SOFTWARE: Procreate / Adobe Photoshop
YEAR OF CREATION: 2026
PERSONAL PROJECT: Flora und Fauna des Deutschland