Fibonacci Numbers and Plants

Posted on by Denise Gaskins

Have you ever wondered why so many plants grow in Fibonacci Numbers? Vi Hart offers a great explanation (with hands-on activities) in these three videos — and she introduces a new species called the slugcat, which my daughter thinks is adorable.

Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant [1 of 3]

Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant [2 of 3]

Spirals, Fibonacci, and Being a Plant [Part 3 of 3]

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