Epigne

/ɛˈpiːn/ noun

Definition

A spiral arrangement of leaves or petals around a stem or axis, particularly in botanical spirals.

Etymology

From Greek epi- (upon) + pignein (to arrange/compress). A specialized botanical term for describing phyllotaxis patterns.

Kelly Says

Sunflower seeds follow an epigne pattern in a perfect spiral—if you count them, you'll find Fibonacci numbers, which shows nature is literally using math to pack seeds efficiently!

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