Phyllotaxis in flower seeds

How do flowers pack their seeds in neatly? Explore what different fractions of repeated turns do to the structure. Answer the abstract question: "What is the most irrational number?" with a clear visual confirmation.

 

Ben Sparks

 
Resource Type
Activity
Tags
golden  irrational  phi  phyllotaxis  ratio  rational  seeds  sunflower  turn 
Target Group (Age)
10 – 19+
Language
English (United Kingdom)
 
 
 
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