关键词: 计算机图形学, 植物模拟, 嵌套L系统

Abstract: With the development of fractal research，virtual plant has become a hot and interesting research topic in computer graphics area.For its simple definition and highly structurization，L-system becomes one of the most common methods used in virtual plants simulation.This paper proposes a new method to solve the problem using embedded L-systems which can be used to control the plant shape.The new method is then used to simulate coconut tree and thus avoid to finding the generation rules.The experimental results show that the embedded L-systems can simulate plants more naturally and realistically than traditional method.

Key words: graphic of computer, simulation of plant, embedded L-systems