Fibonacci Numbers and Spirals in Plants

Plants illustrate the Fibonacci series in the numbers and arrangements of petals, leaves, sections and seeds. Fibonacci numbers in plant spirals Plants that are formed in spirals, such as pinecones, pineapples and sunflowers, illustrate Fibonacci numbers.  Many plants produce new branches in quantities that are based on Fibonacci numbers. Fibonacci numbers in plant branching Here a sunflower … Continue reading Fibonacci Numbers and Spirals in Plants