乌桕（学名：Triadica sebifera），是大戟科乌桕属落叶乔木，原产于中国，广泛分布于黄河以南地区。其叶片秋季变红，果实成熟后开裂露出白色蜡质假种皮，形如“珍珠”，观赏价值高。乌桕种子可榨取工业用油（皮油和梓油），用于制皂、蜡烛等；木材耐腐，可作家具。同时，乌桕也是优良的蜜源植物和秋色叶树种。
English Introduction:
Chinese tallow tree (Triadica sebifera) is a deciduous tree in the Euphorbiaceae family, native to China and widely distributed south of the Yellow River. Its leaves turn brilliant red in autumn, and its mature fruits split open to reveal white, waxy seeds resembling pearls, offering high ornamental value. The seeds yield industrial oils (tallow oil and stillingia oil) used for soap, candles, etc.; the durable wood is suitable for furniture. It also serves as an excellent honey plant and autumn foliage tree.
