If a myrtle has no berries and one has only berries (no leaves), which should be selected for the mitzvah?
Synopsis
If one must choose between a myrtle without berries and a myrtle with leaves lacking proper density, the one without berries is preferable as it still maintains the core requirement of dense leaves.
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