Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Rose petal shape is shaped by Mainardi-Codazzi-Peterson (MCP) incompatibility, a stress-focusing phenomenon that not only sculpts the form but also influences growth. This study offers new insights into nature and potential inspiration for bio-inspired materials.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Revealed: The geometrical “frustrations” that shape growing rose petals American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) · May 1, 2025 · first to report
- Why rose petals curl: Hidden geometry of nature’s beauty uncovered The Hebrew University of Jerusalem · May 15, 2025