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  1. The four-leaf clover is a rare variation of the common three-leaf clover that has four leaflets instead of three. According to traditional sayings, such clovers bring good luck, [1] although it is not clear when or how this idea began.

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    • "Shamrock" a Nebulous Term. The term shamrock comes from the Irish word seamróg or seamair óg, which translates as "little clover." That's rather vague, considering that there are many kinds of clovers (and even more plants that often pass as clovers).
    • Four-Leaf Clovers vs. Shamrocks. What medick, the wood sorrels, and the true clovers all have in common is a leaf made up of three leaflets. The number three is significant in the Christian religion because of the doctrine of the Trinity.
    • Clover Beneficial to Lawns. Considering the Saint Patrick's Day traditions surrounding shamrocks and four-leaf clovers, it is surprising that the clover is often looked upon as merely a common lawn weed, the killing of which we deem central to lawn care.
    • Clovers Lawns vs. Grass. The reason clover lawns don't require fertilizing, as does grass, is that these plants are nitrogen fixers. They share this ability with other cover crops in the pea family.
  2. Mar 15, 2024 · Learn the history and folklore of four-leaf clovers, and how to find and use them for good luck. Discover the benefits of searching for clovers, and how to invite fairies into your home with them.

  3. Jan 17, 2024 · Learn the difference between shamrocks and four-leaf clovers, and their meanings and uses in Irish culture and folklore. Find out how to grow clover as a lawn alternative and why it is beneficial for the soil and the environment.

  4. Feb 15, 2022 · Learn why four-leaf clovers are considered lucky and how they are connected to Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. Find out how rare they are, how to spot them and what they represent.

  5. Mar 17, 2020 · Learn about the origin, rarity, and science of the four-leaf clover, the emblem of St. Patrick's Day. Find out how many species of clovers there are, why the four-leaf clover is a genetic anomaly, and how to search for it in nature.

  6. Mar 17, 2024 · Learn why four-leaf clovers are lucky and what they symbolize, and how rare they are. Find out what to do if you find one and how to tell if it's real.

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