Clover

Clover is a small plant that grows in lawns, fields, and meadows all over the world. Most clovers have three small leaves, but rare ones have four. Clover flowers attract bees and other pollinators. It is a very important plant for keeping soil healthy.

Lucky Four-Leaf Clovers

Most clover plants have three leaves. Finding one with four leaves is considered very lucky. About 1 in every 5,000 clovers has four leaves. Some people have found clovers with five, six, or even more leaves. The record is a clover with 56 leaves!

Helping the Soil

Clover has a special superpower. It can take nitrogen from the air and put it into the soil. Nitrogen is a nutrient that helps other plants grow. Farmers often plant clover in their fields to make the soil richer. Clover is also a favorite food of bees.

Fun Facts

• The odds of finding a four-leaf clover are about 1 in 5,000.
• The world record for the most leaves on a clover is 56 leaves.
• Clover can add nitrogen to the soil, acting like a natural fertilizer.

Did You Know?

The shamrock, which is a type of clover, is the national symbol of Ireland. Legend says Saint Patrick used a three-leaf clover to teach about the Holy Trinity.