While the shamrock mainly has religious ties, the four-leaf clover—often mistaken for the same plant—is often associated with luck. But why is that? How rare are four-leaf clovers?

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Unlike shamrocks, which have three leaves, four-leaf clovers aren't considered religious symbols, especially not in Ireland. Related: 17 St. Patrick's Day Traditions To Help You Celebrate Irish Pride ...

While a shamrock is a clover with three leaflets, some clovers have four leaves and are thought to bring luck to anyone who finds one. “There is about a 1 in 10,000 chance of finding a four-leaf ...

How are clovers and shamrocks connected to Ireland? “In the 18th century, the cult of St. Patrick associated the three-leaf shamrock (which is a clover) with a legend that he used to teach the ...

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.

Shamrock means a three-leaf clover symbolizing good faith, hope, and love. However, it’s unclear why his name isn’t Saint Shamrock Figarland like his father and the rest of the World Nobles.