Does nature have a way of counting?

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Nature exhibits mathematical concepts through various phenomena, with symmetry in crystal growth and population dynamics being notable examples. While these aspects reflect numerical patterns, they may not involve active computation. The discussion also touches on the idea of reproduction and lineage in biological systems, such as trees and plants, which can be represented through family trees or central structures. Additionally, the flow of water in plants and the encoding and decoding of DNA are highlighted as natural processes that embody mathematical principles. These elements can serve as inspiration for developing a constructed language (conlang) that draws from the inherent mathematics found in nature.
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What's the closest way that nature counts or does math?

I was thinking either symmetry (perhaps crystal growth or structure) or population (maybe by equilibrium?), but that just doesn't feel complete. I guess those could be considered to be numbers, but there isn't any computation going on, right?

--I'm developing a conlang (constructed language) based in part on nature.
 
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any type of reproduction? or ascentral/family tree. In trees/plants the flow of water?
 
Sure. I'm digging for anything at this point.
 
DNA encoding and Decoding, also in trees and plants...the leaves and branches.
 

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