Have you ever found a four-leaf clover and did it bring you any luck?
If you are yet to find the symbol of good fortune, finding a four-leaf clover is easier than you think and you may well see one just in time for St Patrick's Day (March 17).
Around one out of 10,000 clovers have four leaves - on a 60-square-centimetre plot of clover-growing grass or field, you’d typically find around 200 clovers.
This means that on average, a space of about 1.2 square metres should contain a four-leaf clover, according to research done by OnlineCasinoGroups.com.
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To help you increase your chances of spotting a four-leaf clover, here is a guide to remember for when you are next out and about.
What does a four-leaf clover symbolise?
Bart Crebolder from OnlineCasinoGroups.com, said: “The four-leaf clover symbolises good luck and is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and success to those who find one.
“The four leaves represent faith, hope, love, and luck, with the fourth leaf being the one that brings good luck.”
The four-leaf clover is also considered a symbol of the Holy Trinity in Christian traditions, where the fourth leaf represents God's grace. In some cultures, it is believed that carrying a four-leaf clover can protect against evil spirits, illness, and harm.
Best ways to find a four-leaf clover
Finding a four-leaf clover can be fun and rewarding but also requires some patience and a little luck.
As St Patrick's Day approaches, here are some tips on how to increase your chances of finding a four-leaf clover, according to OnlineCasinoGroups.com:
Look in the right places
Four-leaf clovers are most commonly found in areas with moist, fertile soil such as meadows, woods and parks.
Look for patches of clovers
Four-leaf clovers often grow in clusters, so look for patches of clovers instead of individual plants.
Look for the correct type of clover
The four-leaf clover is a mutation of the common three-leaf clover, so focus your search on areas with many three-leaf clovers.
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Look during the right season
Four-leaf clovers are most commonly found during the summer months when the plants are in full bloom.
Be patient
Finding a four-leaf clover can take time and persistence, so keep going. Take your time and search carefully.
Use your eyes
Scan the area for different leaves. Four-leaf clovers are usually smaller and have a different shape than the common three-leaf clovers.
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Be respectful
Remember that four-leaf clovers are rare and unique, so respect the environment and avoid damaging plants or disrupting habitats while searching.
Bart added: "Rather than inspecting each of the 10,000 leaves in the patch, try gazing at the patch without concentrating on any particular detail.
“By doing so, you increase the likelihood of spotting a four-leaved clover, which stands out from the general leaf pattern."
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