Is a lechi made from the wood of an asherah (idolatrous tree) valid?

Synopsis

A lechi made from asherah wood is valid, unlike a korah which is invalid because it requires a minimum width that asherah wood loses due to the principle of ketutei mechtat.

Early Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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