Merriam-Webster defines a shamrock as “a small plant with three leaves on each stem that is the national symbol of Ireland”—not to be confused with the lucky four-leaf clover. The yellow-flowered Old ...

When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, it's natural to feel particularly plucky—in more ways than one. But wait: are you supposed to pluck a four-leaf clover or a shamrock? With green beer, green grub, ...

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, it seems appropriate to discuss what many associate with him, the shamrock. Many wrongly assume that the shamrock is the official symbol of Ireland, too. But in fact, ...

When talking about Ireland and its culture and symbolism, many different images come to mind. Affectionately known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is perhaps best known for its bright green hue. Irish ...

Shamrock vs. clover: what's the difference? All shamrocks are clovers, but not all clovers are shamrocks. How can that be, you ask? Clover is the common name for plants of the genus Trifolium (from ...

The shamrock plant is Ireland's national symbol. The Irish and lots of people all over the world elect to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by wearing a shamrock facsimile of cardstock or paper, felt, foil, ...

“An earlier version of the illustration associated with this article showed a four-leaf clover to symbolize Ireland, but the Irish shamrock is conventionally depicted as a trefoil. The image has been ...

Everything in America is bigger. Everything in Ireland is greener. The most obvious case in point is the shamrock. Let’s dub this tale as The Mystery of the Shrinking Shamrock. Or vice versa, The ...

The Eastpointe Arts & Cultural Diversity Commission (ACDC) will host a Shamrock Day celebration Sept. 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Spindler Park. The event is free and open to all ages. “Shamrock Day is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do You Know the Difference Between a Shamrock and a Four-Leaf Clover? When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, it's natural to feel ...