Phyllotaxis

Phyllotaxis refers to the arrangement of leaves, seeds, or other plant parts around a stem or flower. This pattern optimizes exposure to sunlight and efficient packing. Many plants exhibit arrangements based on the Fibonacci sequence, leading to spirals and angles that balance space and resource access. These patterns are generated through natural growth processes that follow mathematical rules, resulting in aesthetically pleasing and functional structures. In essence, phyllotaxis describes how plants organize their parts in space to maximize survival and growth efficiency.