Blossom tree (graph theory)

In graph theory, a **Blossom** refers to a specific structure that is relevant in the context of matching algorithms, particularly in the matching of general graphs. The Blossom structure is utilized to handle situations where augmenting paths may be of odd length, which can complicate the process of finding maximum matchings. The concept of Blossoms is associated with the **Edmonds' Blossom Algorithm**, developed by Jack Edmonds in the 1960s.