poor darwin did not know this-sad -

 Yes, plants embody mathematics, particularly in the arrangements of their leaves, flowers, and seeds, which often follow Fibonacci sequences and other geometric patterns. These patterns, like the Fibonacci sequence, can be seen in the arrangement of petals in a flower, the spiral patterns of pinecones, or the branching of trees. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Fibonacci Sequence:

  The Fibonacci sequence (where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, like 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8...) appears in many plant structures, such as the arrangement of leaves on a stem (phyllotaxis), the spiral patterns in sunflower seeds, and the arrangement of petals in some flowers. 
• Geometric Patterns:

  Plants also exhibit other geometric patterns, like spirals, branching, and the arrangement of leaves in specific angles, which can be described mathematically. 
• Optimization:

  These mathematical patterns are often thought to be evolutionary adaptations that allow plants to maximize their efficiency in capturing sunlight and nutrients. For example, the arrangement of leaves in a spiral pattern can help each leaf get sufficient light without shading others. 
• Mathematical Principles:

  The arrangement of stomata on leaves, the shape of leaves, and the branching of trees are all influenced by mathematical principles that optimize plant function, according to Utrecht University. 
• Phyllotaxis:

  The study of leaf arrangement on stems (phyllotaxis) has revealed how plants can arrange leaves in a way that maximizes light exposure and efficiency. 
• Embodied Mathematics:

  Math Renaissance explains that plants can be seen as "little calculators" that use mathematical principles to organize their growth and development. 
• Climate Change:

  Research suggests that climate change may be causing shifts in plant patterns, including phyllotaxis, indicating that the mathematical principles underlying plant growth may be affected by environmental stress according to The Times of India.