T’ika means flower in Quechua. The resemblance between bacterial cellulose and flowers is profound, particularly in their shared water content and structural elegance. Bacterial cellulose, with its flesh-like texture, parallels the delicate, water-rich petals of a flower. This connection is further enriched by the symbolism of the Cantuta Flower. During  the Inca Empire the Cantuta, was a symbol of identity and unification. It embodies the essence of communal strength and beauty, much like the collaborative nature of microbial ecosystems. Just as the Cantuta Flower unified the Inca people, the harmonious interplay of microbes within bacterial cellulose symbolizes a deeper unity and interconnectedness in the natural world.