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The mathematical secret behind curling rose petals
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The mathematical secret behind curling rose petals

So, rose petals are more than just pretty: their curled, pointed shapes have a fascinating mathematical explanation. Different growth rates can make plant tissue want to curl, while the material’s limits create mechanical stresses that shape it. Physicist Eran Sharon’s team studied rose petals with mathematical models, computer simulations and experiments to understand what makes them different from other plants. Their work shows how geometry and growth come together in the distinctive form of a rose petal.
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