What Does the Clover Represent Symbolically
A collection of trivia about life, introducing the symbolic meaning of clover and the probability of a clover turning into a four-leaf clover, as well as an introduction to the green plants and flowers. What follows is a comprehensive introduction.
Clover is probably familiar to everyone, known as "lucky grass", its scientific name is Oxalis, also called sour grass. The commonly seen pink flowered Oxalis in China has leaves composed of three inverted heart-shaped small leaves, and occasionally there will be mutated individuals with four small leaves. With a little observation, you can find its presence in places like grass, meadows, roadsides, field edges, wastelands, river valleys, and damp places under forests.
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Clover is treasures in every part, deeply loved by people.
"Snack" Clover
In rural areas, clover is a treasure for children. When we were young and couldn't afford snacks, clover was our snack. We often picked clover from the roadside fields, and the whole stem and leaves can be eaten raw, with a very sour and refreshing taste (that's how sour grass got its name). Most of the time, we picked a handful to eat with cold dressing, adding salt and chili sauce for a better sour and spicy taste.
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What we cherish even more about clover is its root, which we call "crystal radish". Armed with a small spade or a stick, we dig by the roadside for a while. Some have "crystal radish" underneath, some don't, some are big, some are small, all depending on luck. After washing, we eat it as a snack; it's crystal clear and very sweet.
Crystal Radish
"Chinese Medicine" Clover
Clover is a type of Chinese medicinal herb with the effects of clearing heat and removing dampness, reducing swelling and resolving blood stasis, and cooling blood to detoxify. The whole plant is used as medicine and can effectively treat diseases related to damp heat in the body, difficulty urinating, hemoptysis, blood in the urine, sore throat, dermatitis, and eczema. It can also be used to treat falls, injuries, snake bites, burns, and scalds.
In addition, clover also has good antibacterial properties and inhibits many bacteria.
Besides its edible and medicinal value, clover also has certain ornamental value. It is often used as a potted plant and is very beautiful when it blooms. It is also an excellent ground cover plant for landscaping.
Potted Plant
The Meaning and Legends of Clover
Clover, as its name implies, has three leaves, and its flower language is for wishes, hope, and happiness. The first leaf represents true love, the second leaf represents health, and the third leaf represents fame. Having all three means being lucky.
Many Western countries regard clover as lucky because they believe that clover is a plant that only exists in the Garden of Eden, brought to the earth by Eve. Clover is the national flower of Ireland, and in traditional Irish weddings, the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere must contain clover.
The legend of the lucky grass name comes from Napoleon. Once when he was marching through a prairie, he found a four-leaf clover and thought it was very special. As he bent down to pick it, he dodged a bullet that was fired at him, thus avoiding disaster. From then on, he called it lucky grass.
Today, the four-leaf clover has been internationally recognized as a symbol of luck.
Ouyang Xiu, one of the eight great litterateurs in the Tang and Song dynasties, once described clover in his poems: "The red trees and green mountains are about to set, the long fields are endless green."
Conclusion
Clover to me is full of childhood memories, with joy and happiness. When I have time, I must go back to find that sour taste and enjoy the delicious "crystal radish".
The above [] introduces the symbolic meaning of clover and the probability of a clover turning into a four-leaf clover, all the content for green plant enthusiasts to refer to.