Shamrock Shortage in Ireland Sparks St. Patrick's Day Fears

A severe shamrock shortage is threatening St. Patrick's Day in Ireland and the "wearing of the green," according to leading botanist Dr. Declan Doogue of the Royal Irish Academy.

The shamrock was "hit hard" by the severe winter weather and "won't be easily found" this week, said Doogue, who also stated the national plant was under threat because of modern farming methods.