What else but the Shamrock?

St Patrick’s day will be here next week and people will be “wearing the green” and decorating with Shamrocks

The Shamrock is the plant that people most often associate with St. Patrick ’s Day.  However the shamrock is not a specific plant.  It refers to a few plants, typically, Oxalis, Clover or Wood Sorrel.  The symbol referred to as the Shamrock always has three leaves.

St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland allegedly used the shamrock to represent the Holy Trinity. 

The Oxalis, Clover or Wood Sorrel often have leaves growing in groups of three but the mutation that causes 4-leaf varieties are considered to bring special good luck. 

Four-leaf clovers represent Faith, Hope, Love and Luck.  Even better, a 6-leaf clover brings Faith, Hope, Love, Extra Luck, Money and Good Fortune.  If you find a plant with 4 or more leaves, they say you will be able to see the fairies.

Keep a lookout for shamrocks and fairies and enjoy your day!