Definition:Rhodonea Curve

Definition
A rhodonea curve is a curve defined by either one of the polar equations:

It consists of a number of loops meeting at a central point.


 * Rhodonea.png

Also known as
A rhodonea curve is also known as:
 * a rose (but this term is ambiguous)
 * a rosette
 * a rose of Grandi, for who investigated it.

Also see

 * Definition:Trifolium
 * Definition:Quadrifolium