Rose (topology)

In topology, a "rose" (or "topologist's rose") is a specific type of topological space that is defined as the wedge sum of a finite number of circles. More formally, a rose with \( n \) petals is constructed by taking \( n \) copies of the unit circle \( S^1 \) and identifying all of their base points (typically the point at which they intersect the center of the rose).