On March 16, there’s a maple leaf—on ode to Canada’s syrup-bearing tree—and a four-leaf clover (instead of a shamrock) for March 17. Sure, four-leaf clovers are generally considered lucky.

DETROIT (WWJ) - A local flower shop is clearing up a misconception many people may have about Ireland's national flower: A four leaf clover is not a shamrock. Wesley Berry Flowers in Commerce ...

Fact: Each clover leaf represents faith, hope, luck, and love. Myth: Eve plucked a four-leaf clover and carried it with her out of the Garden of Eden. Fact: The term "luck of the Irish" is related ...

Shamrock, which comes from the Old Irish word seamróg, means “little clover” and describes a three-leaf clover. Since a four-leaf clover has four leaves, it is not considered a shamrock. That ...

In one of my folklore classes, I learned that people who found a four-leaf clover would actually rip one of the leaves off, as to not invite any trickster spirits or energy into their home.

The shamrock carries religious ties, while the four-leaf clover is considered a sign of luck due to its exceeding rarity. In fact, around one out of 10,000 clovers have four leaves.

One thing that makes the four-leaf clover a lucky charm is its rarity. The chances of stumbling across one are typically about one in 10,000—much less likely than seeing a shamrock. And why is ...

Estimates of the occurrence of four-leaf clovers vary, ranging from one in 100 to one in 10,000.That being said, one particular plant that looks a lot like clover, the iron cross (Oxalis deppei ...

Of all the St. Patrick's Day symbols, few create such controversy as shamrocks vs. clovers. But what's the difference? Here's which is the lucky one.

Estimates of the occurrence of four-leaf clovers vary, ranging from one in 100 to one in 10,000.That being said, one particular plant that looks a lot like clover, the iron cross (Oxalis deppei ...