L-systems

L-Systems, or Lindenmayer Systems, are a mathematical framework used to model the growth of plants and natural forms. Developed by biologist Aristid Lindenmayer in 1968, they use simple rules to describe how structures can evolve over time. An L-System consists of an initial "axiom" or starting point and a set of production rules that dictate how to replace parts of the structure, similar to a recipe. By repeatedly applying these rules, complex shapes like fronds, trees, and flowers can be generated. L-Systems are widely used in computer graphics, biology, and simulations of natural phenomena.