Clover has often been labeled a lucky plant, but so has the shamrock. In Ireland shamrocks are plants commonly sold to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day. But what is the difference between a shamrock and clover? Shamrock or clover both represent luck, but is a shamrock a clover? Let’s delve into their genus names and demystify these two commonly confused plants. Shamrock vs Four Leaf Clover The word shamrock comes from the Gaelic “seamrog” which means little clover. In fact, Irish folklore claims the plant is so indigenous to the Emerald Isle that it cannot be grown elsewhere. But what really is a shamrock? Some believe it is a 4-leaf clover, the ultimate lucky find. Others think it is just another species of clover. In fact, neither are true, and the plant’s true nature may be revealed in the history books. Shamrocks represent the rebirth of spring and are commonly associated […]
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