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Urinating in Bushes on Shabbos

In case a bathroom is not available, can one urinate in a bush or grass on Shabbat?

Answer:

Yes, this is permissible.

Sources:

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 336:3, see Mishna Brura there who explains that urination is damaging to the growth and hence permitted.

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