May foul-smelling grasses or leaves that fall be used as s'chach l'chatchila?

SukkotS'chach

Synopsis

Valid s'chach (not susceptible to impurity, grows from ground) but with foul smell or shedding leaves is rabbinically prohibited l'chatchila due to concern one may leave the sukkah.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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