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'''Clover''' is a type of plant common to the United States, and is also found in virtually every part of the world. While hundreds of species exist, clovers share a relatively similar appearance. Most contain three round green leaves, and a small upright flower. In the Eastern United States, this flower is typically white, while Western U.S. varieties may be purple, red, or pink, among other colors.
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'''Clover''' is a type of plant common to the United States, and is also found in virtually every part of the world. Clover (Trifolium), or trefoil, is a genus of about 300 species of plants in the leguminous pea family Fabaceae, clovers share a relatively similar appearance. Most contain three round green leaves, and a small upright flower. In the Eastern United States, this flower is typically white, while Western/Midwest U.S. varieties may be purple, red, or pink, among other colors.
  
While typical clovers contain three leaves, some contain four. It is unknown why some clovers contain more than three leaves. Even rarer than four-leaf clovers are clovers with five, six, or even more leaves. Four-leaf clovers are considered [[luck|lucky]] to some. However, the concept of superstition is rejected by many [[conservative]]s. Moreover, four-leaf clovers have traditionally been a sign of the [[Occult]]. Three-leaf clovers are symbolic of the [[Holy Trinity]], and an extra leaf perverts this God-given plant. Some believe that four-leaf clovers are the work of [[Satan]], or his liberal mignons.
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While typical clovers contain three leaves, some contain four. Even rarer than four-leaf clovers are clovers with five, six, or even more leaves. Four-leaf clovers are considered [[luck]]y in [[Folklore]].  
  
  
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Four leaf clover

Clover is a type of plant common to the United States, and is also found in virtually every part of the world. Clover (Trifolium), or trefoil, is a genus of about 300 species of plants in the leguminous pea family Fabaceae, clovers share a relatively similar appearance. Most contain three round green leaves, and a small upright flower. In the Eastern United States, this flower is typically white, while Western/Midwest U.S. varieties may be purple, red, or pink, among other colors.

While typical clovers contain three leaves, some contain four. Even rarer than four-leaf clovers are clovers with five, six, or even more leaves. Four-leaf clovers are considered lucky in Folklore.