Italian driver Ugo Sivocci first put a four leaf clover, or "Quadrifoglio," on his car for a race in 1923 hoping to end his streak of coming in second place.

You get the idea, right? Three is indicative of good things in Irish culture. While some people consider a four-leaf clover a sign of good luck, in Ireland, it is decidedly not.

What Does the Four-Leaf Clover Mean and Symbolize? Four-leaf clovers, aside from being considered good luck, are said to be symbols of faith, love, hope and good fortune.

As St. Patrick's Day festivities sweep across Florida, the Irish influence in counties like Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee might be limited but is on full display.

Shamrock, which comes from the Old Irish word seamróg, means “little clover” and describes a three-leaf clover. Since a four-leaf clover has four leaves, it is not considered a shamrock.

While the shamrock mainly has religious ties, the four-leaf clover—often mistaken for the same plant—is often associated with luck. We explain why.