Sapium japonicum

Sapium japonicum, commonly known as Skip and belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family, is native to regions including China North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast, Japan, Korea, and Nansei-shoto. This plant thrives in moist conditions with a preference for light: full sun exposure and can grow up to 5 meters tall. It is adaptable to various soil types, including light (sandy), medium, and heavy (clay) soils, and is hardy in zones 8-11. While primarily noted for its edible seeds, Sapium japonicum also serves as an ornamental plant due to its distinctive form and habitat range.