What Is The National Flower Of Ireland?

Everyone knows that the shamrock, a tree-leafed plant, is recognized as national flower of Ireland. Despite the fact that the shamrock is not official symbol, it is powerful and universal symbol for people of Ireland.

There are few interesting and old myths behind the symbol. It is believed that ancient druids were honored this plant as a sacred. Irish Celts did also, due to their belief that “3” is sacred number.

The most known legend about Irish shamrock symbol is the one which includes St. Patrick. The legend tells that St. Patrick used to explain the Holy Trinity with this plant. Tree-leafed plant represented tree elements of one God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Therefore there is a custom where people wear the shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day.