When Adam and Eve were evicted from the Garden of Eden, Eve snatched a 4-leaf clover (which were plentiful in the Garden) as a remembrance of her days in Paradise.

In Irish tradition a three-leaf clover represents the Holy Trinity.
One leaf each for the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.
When a four-leaf clover is found the fourth leaf represents God's Grace.

One old saying on the luck of the clover: "One leaf for fame,/One leaf for wealth,/And one leaf for a faithful lover,/And one leaf to bring glorious health,/Are all in a 4-leaf clover

Others say that the four-leaf clover represents Hope, Faith, Love and Luck.

Also, the rarity of the plant (at one time) contributed to its value, although seeds which grow only 4-leaf clovers are now available.

From what I know, the four-leaf clover has nothing to do with Ireland, which is famous for the shamrock. I think that the leaves of the clover represent hope, faith, love, and luck.

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I had never heard those stories about the four leaf clover. I remember when I was a kid sitting in clover patches always trying to find that illustrious four leaf clover. Don't think I ever did however.

Wow what a great thread. I never really thought about four leaf clovers before lol. I never read the part about adam and eve either. Interesting

I have never in my life found a four-leaf clover. I blame this on most of my misfortune

Very interesting story and reasons behind the clover.

I've always thought that it's because humans tend to attach mythical significance to the unique or rare, especially in nature. Although I can't think of any other examples at the moment... any ideas?