Trifolium Dubium (Noun)
Meaning
Clover native to Ireland with yellowish flowers; often considered the true or original shamrock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Trifolium dubium is often considered the true or original shamrock native to Ireland with its small yellowish flowers.
- The trifolium dubium is said to have been saint Patrick's favorite, thus becoming a part of Irish tradition.
- Trifolium dubium often grows on damp lawns in Ireland where it produces tiny yellow flowers on short stalks.
- Since the trifolium dubium flowers are usually yellow in color, many argue this species is not actually the shamrock of legend, which is traditionally associated with green.
- In medieval Ireland trifolium dubium often appeared in folklore and literature where it was held in high esteem as a symbol of faith and protection.