Characterized by its smooth, nearly hairless foliage, this botanical form occurs naturally within temperate East Asian woodlands. It maintains the characteristic bitter properties of the species.
The form is highly valued by botanists studying morphological variations in the Simaroubaceae family.
This form is distinguished by:
Key uses and study areas include:
Its glabrescent leaves show higher resistance to certain fungal pathogens compared to the hairy forms. The bitter sap acts as an effective deterrent against browsing mammals.
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