Plants have always been master designers. Long before humans studied geometry, mapped ecosystems, or tried to engineer efficient networks, plants were already shaping the world with patterns that repeat across scales — from microscopic spores to massive, interconnected root systems.

Tree rings are some of nature’s most captivating storytellers. With each circular layer, they reveal the quiet history of a tree’s life—its seasons of abundance, moments of stress, and years touched by drought, fire, or slow, steady growth. These rings may appear simple at first glance, but they carry a depth of meaning that has fascinated ecologists, artists, and storytellers for centuries.