while finding Fibonacci order within that complexity.” Sunflowers, strawberries and especially corn were “some of the most puzzling phyllotaxis misfits” for their seemingly intractable patterns.

Common alternate types are distichous phyllotaxis (bamboo) and Fibonacci spiral phyllotaxis (the succulent spiral aloe), and common whorled types are decussate phyllotaxis (basil or mint ...

Golé's more recent research interest is in mathematical biology, and more specifically, plant pattern formation (phyllotaxis). One well-publicized phenomenon is the very frequent occurrence of ...