And four-leaf clovers may come in handy—but there's one thing to know before you run out onto your lawn in search of a lucky charm: Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers are not the same thing, and ...
Shamrocks and four-leaf clovers are not the same thing. Shamrocks are the traditional clover plant that has three leaves. A four-leaf clover is much rarer. Why are four-leaf clovers considered lucky?