AT A GLANCE
What is the importance of clover in different cultures and in agriculture?
The meaning of clover lies in different cultures such as Christianity and Celts, with the three-leaf Clover leaf symbolizes the Trinity of God, and the rare four-leaf clover brings luck and protection represented. Additionally, clover has agricultural benefits such as nitrogen accumulation and forage crop utilization.
In which cultures does clover have a special meaning?
Clover, or rather the shamrock, has had a special meaning in different cultures for many hundreds of years, for example in the Celts and in Christianity. In Ireland, the three-leaf clover is even a national symbol.
In agriculture, meadow or red clover also has an importance that should not be underestimated green manure and as forage plant. some species it is even said to have a healing effect.
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What is the meaning of the shamrock in Christianity?
In Christianity, the shamrock has one multiple meaning: The three-leaf clover stands for the Trinity of God, while the four-leaf clover is supposed to symbolize the cross, but also stands for the four evangelists.
Many Christians believe that Eve is a four-leaf clover took with him from paradise as a souvenir, so to speak. For these people, the shamrock is considered a “piece of paradise”, but of course only a four-leaf one.
Why is clover a symbol of luck?
Perhaps the importance as a symbol of luck may be based primarily on the Christian faith, for the peasants in the Middle Ages meadow clover but also one very practical value. Through a symbiosis with so-called nodule bacteria, it enriches the soil with nitrogen and thus acts as a natural fertilizer. In addition, the paprika is a versatile fodder plant. Since four-leaf clovers are rare in nature, luck is of course part of finding one.
What is special about lucky clover?
The one from Mexico lucky clover (bot. Oxalis tetraphylla). naturally quadruple, so it is often given away on New Year's Eve. It can be recognized by the dark, reddish leaf base.
lucky clover not only differs significantly from the outside meadow clover, but also belongs to a completely different plant genus. While the meadow clover belongs to the legume family and is considered edible, the lucky clover is a member of the sour clover plants. Excessive consumption can lead to diarrhea due to the oxalic acid it contains, similar to rhubarb.
Tip
Don't just throw lucky clover away!
Did you get a lucky clover for New Year's Eve? Then don't just throw it away. The plant is not hardy, but perennial. In summer you can put the pot in the garden or on the balcony and enjoy beautiful pink flowers in summer.
