A plant's entire genetic blueprint (genome) is largely the same in every cell, but its traits and characteristics (phenotype) arise from a complex process where genes are turned on or off in specific cells at certain times, often in response to the environment. Instead of a fixed outcome, the genetic code serves as a set of instructions that can be influenced by environmental factors, developmental stages, and cellular needs, allowing plants to adapt and express different traits from the same underlying DNA.
There will always be a element of "rng" (random number generator), meaning randomness or chance, is a fundamental component of genetics due to random mutations, genetic drift, and the meiosis process that ensures a unique combination of genes in offspring. While natural selection acts non-randomly on these variations, the initial source of genetic diversity is random, shaping the genetic makeup of populations over time.