I concur with Michael, a shamrock, as a symbol for Ireland, is not a clover, even though they may be in the same genus. It would be like confusing the smiley face for Mr Yuck.
Although, as a symbol of Éire, I still prefer "Azure, a harp Or, strung argent"
Wm Seán Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: Otto Stolz
To: unicode@unicode.org
Sent: Tuesday, 29 January, 2002 8:14
Subject: Re: Shamrock
Mr. Everson said:
> At some stage I will be requesting a shamrock, as
> this is used in a number of dictionaries as a symbol denoting
> horticulture.
What about U+2663?
Best wishes,
Otto Stolz
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