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Hello there,
all friends of the four-leaf clover and those who want to become enthusiasts.
This side is designed to grant you a glimpse of the world of cloverleaves, and maybe you can even help to solve the mystery of the four-leaf clover's reputation to be a auspicious symbol of fortune. Many stories, legends and tales have grown up around this lucky symbol which can be found all across Europe and America.
Even in Celtic times, it was recognized as a symbol of protection: the FOUR-LEAVE CLOVER. It refers to the four points of the compass and to the four elements, i. e. Earth, Air, Fire, and Water has been regarded as a world symbol up to this day. Saint Patrick, who had christianized the Irish before he died in 493 AD, often picked a three-leaf clover in order to explain the Holy Trinity. So the four-leaf clov! er represents the crucifix which symbolizes in turn well-being and fortune. » more
Definition:
- Trifólium (three leaf): Latin, composed of the words: tri = three and fólium = leaf
- Quattrofolium (four leaf): Claas Hickl's own creation, composed of the words: quattro = four and folium = leaf
- The term oxalis is derived from the embedded calcium oxalate crystals (oxalic acid or rather clover acid) to be found in celery, spinach, rhubarb and sorrel.
Any ideas, stories, scientific works and results of scientific research as well as any "interesting stuff", pictures of and about clover will be highly appreciated.