Eikenella corrodens. Gram negative. Facultative anaerobe. Found in the human oral flora and, less comfortably, in bite wounds, endocarditis, and head and neck infections. Named for the way it pits and corrodes the agar surface it grows on.

Reimagined here as a blossom.

Ivory-sepia petals with scalloped, slightly eroded edges — the corrosion rendered as botanical detail. Rust-brown freckles like pitted skin. A centre of filament-like stamens arranged with almost clinical symmetry. The illustration holds both readings simultaneously: field guide and microbiology atlas, depending on who's looking.

From the Science in Bloom collection. Where the organism becomes the subject.

Lightweight Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, retail fit, crew neck. Side seams, ribbed collar, shoulder tape. Wear it layered or alone. The neutral tones let the illustration breathe. The cratered centre rewards a closer look.

For the microbiologist who finds the pathogen beautiful. Which, if you look closely enough, it is.

Specs

100% Airlume combed ring-spun cotton, lightweight

Retail fit, crew neckline

Side seams, shoulder tape, ribbed knit collar

DTF/DTG print, tear-away label

REACH certified, Bella+Canvas 3001

Care

Machine wash cold (max 30°C)

Tumble dry low

Medium iron

Do not dry clean